Review: 75447 The Razor Crest
Posted by CapnRex101,
It seems The Mandalorian and Grogu will aim to return its titular characters to their season one status quo to some degree, reintroducing The Mandalorian's phase-pulse rifle and the Razor Crest, both of which were destroyed in season two, at the hands of Moff Gideon.
The Razor Crest therefore returns in LEGO form too, with 75447 The Razor Crest. I think this model looks sleeker than its predecessor from 2020 and there are some great minifigures, but the ship's interior leaves a lot to be desired, which is a major problem at the price of £139.99, $149.99 or €149.99.
Summary
75447 The Razor Crest, 930 pieces.
£139.99 / $149.99 / €149.99 | 15.1p, 16.1c, 16.1c per piece.
Buy at LEGO.com »
While its exterior is appealing, this model's interior detail is almost non-existent
- Nice proportions and an ideal size for play
- Excellent Zeb minifigure
- Grogu is much improved
- Hold interior is basically empty
- Surprisingly few play features
The set was provided for review by LEGO. All opinions expressed are those of the author.
Minifigures
Few minifigures have appeared as often as The Mandalorian in recent years and this version looks very similar to others in silver beskar armour. However, the legs have been updated with decoration on the feet and smaller thigh plates, which leaves space for knee pads to be printed underneath.
The torso and helmet remain the same, however. I still wish the printed ridge on top continued further back on the helmet, but it and the visor look perfect from the front. Similarly, the armour and other details on the torso look superb, including an explosive charge stored on his belt and extra cartridges for his rifle.
Unfortunately, the Amban phase-pulse rifle is not actually included, nor any of the various new weapons Din Djarin is shown using in trailers for the film. Instead, he just comes with a blaster pistol and a jetpack, although the detail on his left arm has been updated to match a change to the suit onscreen.
Grogu, by contrast, has received a more significant update for the new film. The normal baby body piece has finally been replaced with a specialised element for Grogu's robe, which looks much better. Its shape is very accurate to the infant's thick robe onscreen, featuring a sculpted collar and adorable little sleeves, with sand green hands.
The mould sprue on the back is unsightly, but the decoration on the front looks excellent. This version of Grogu features the beskar rondel he received in season three, displaying the same Mudhorn signet as Din Djarin, while the rubber head remains unchanged and still looks lovely.
All five surviving members of the Ghost crew from Star Wars Rebels reappeared in live action Star Wars series a couple of years ago, but only four made the leap to LEGO form. Zeb Orrelios finishes the group in this set, wearing his New Republic pilot fatigues. The dual-moulded arms and legs faithfully recreate Zeb's onscreen attire and this is the first LEGO Star Wars minifigure with dual-moulded arms, remarkably!
Unfortunately, I am not that impressed with the head. The dual-moulded facial hair is effective and lavender is an appropriate colour for Zeb's skin tone, but his eyes are much too large and far apart. They should be proportionally similar to human eyes, so the designs here seem quite cartoonish, completely out of place for a live-action character.
Colonel Ward is a simpler figure, based on Sigourney Weaver's character from the upcoming movie. I am always happy to see a unique Rebel Alliance, or now New Republic, rank insignia, while the sand green jacket looks nice. This double-sided head differs from the figure in 75460 New Republic X-wing Starfighter and the frustrated expression is perfect in particular.
Both minifigures have blaster pistols, which is fine for Colonel Ward, but seems like an unusual choice for Zeb's accessory. Zeb is a character with a trademark weapon, his bo-rifle, which has already been confirmed to appear in The Mandalorian and Grogu, so the rifle should have been represented here.
A lone Imperial Remnant Stormtrooper is supplied to take down the Razor Crest, which feels like a challenge! This is a standard Stormtrooper minifigure, other than the black pauldron worn on the trooper's shoulder. The element debuted without decoration in 75425 Mos Eisley Cantina and it works as a simple way to distinguish this Stormtrooper from others.
On the other hand, these Stormtroopers evidently have limited access to new armour after the Empire's collapse, so maybe the armour could have been dirtied. The head has only appeared twice before in far more expensive sets, including 75419 Death Star, so I am happy the piece is available again.
The Completed Model
Though I still have my doubts about his chances, the Stormtrooper is equipped with an E-Web blaster, in addition to his normal rifle. The shape of the barrel looks reasonable, but this design otherwise seems like a step backwards, compared with past renditions. The base is completely wrong and the turret is too tall for a minifigure to grip the handles comfortably.
It must be extremely difficult to develop a new 'hero' spacecraft for Star Wars, given the iconic status of many established vehicles. However, the Razor Crest has proven very popular and a replacement for the original makes sense, this time with yellow highlights. I am not keen on the increased use of yellow at the moment, but this model captures the new colour scheme well.
In addition, I am impressed with the vessel's proportions. 75292 The Razor Crest was a great attempt based on little reference material, but this model lowers the cockpit, widens the wings and makes the whole ship look a bit sleeker. There are some details I preferred on the original LEGO model though, to be discussed later.
The new version is also smaller than its predecessor, measuring 32cm in length, including the laser cannons, while the 2020 design was 37cm long. The reduced size does not really bother me on the whole, although I think it has resulted in some compromises to the functionality.
I think the shaping has improved though and the Razor Crest's nose is a prime example. While the 2020 design looked rather flat, this edition includes more texture and the stickers add some detail too. More printed elements would have been nice, of course, but these stickers are not as problematic as those on the sides of the fuselage, where details could have been brick-built.
Fortunately, the heavy laser cannons are quite detailed, while the canopy is printed. The yellow printing seems a bit washed out though, which is especially annoying with some relatively large yellow pieces nearby, emphasising the difference in colour. Still, the bulbous canopy looks good, re-using the mould created for 75292 The Razor Crest.
The interior is spacious, with seats for two minifigures and 1x2 jumper plates to attach Grogu. Alternatively, he can stand on the dashboard, though only including one printed console feels underwhelming because there was an opportunity for much more. I think the area towards the back of the cockpit could be improved in particular.
The transition from armour around the cockpit to the engine supports is probably the weakest feature of the exterior, as this should be smooth, rather than suddenly changing direction. It is also a shame to omit the detachable escape pod from the top, which the last Razor Crest play set included, even though focusing on detail over function has some advantages.
On the other hand, the engine nacelles look excellent for their size. This is a perfect use of the 3x3 arch bricks introduced a few years ago and the texture inside is quite accurate too, though simple. Also, the dark bluish grey wheels and 3x3 curved double window frames work nicely for the cylindrical shape and these window frames are new in light bluish grey.
Several stickers form detailed panels on the sides. These are accurate, but I am not convinced stickers were required when plates and tiles could have created similar yellow highlights, which would look basically as effective. Stickers are sometimes necessary, but this is certainly not one of those times.
The whole fuselage opens in sections, beginning with mirrored panels underneath the cockpit. Opening panels normally promise something fun inside, but all we find here are simple engine details, with no moving parts or anything to interact with. Perhaps these areas are supposed to mirror the crawlspace where Grogu is seen in season two, but if so, I am unimpressed.
The doors open like they should and their integration is pretty much seamless, other than the handles on top. However, I dislike the static landing gear. This is another chance missed for a proper feature, similar to the escape pod and the panels shown above.
A rigid Technic frame ensures the model is sturdy and easy to fly around, mostly hidden within the structure. Unfortunately, a few Technic pieces remain quite conspicuous under the engines and I am not sure why because a couple of tiles would have covered them. The blue pins in particular really draw the eye.
I have been critical of some missed opportunities on this model, but its interior really takes this issue to another level. The hull folds down in several sections for relatively easy access, which bodes well, but the only actual features included are two clips available to store accessories on the wall.
I find this very disappointing because there is ample space inside and while we have yet to see much of the new Razor Crest's interior, I doubt it will differ too much from the original. Even if not perfectly accurate to the film, a prisoner frozen in Carbonite, a bed or the onboard refresher would have been welcome, or a rack laden with bounty hunting accessories, at the very least. We know Din Djarin will use various blasters and even a sword in the movie, so a display of weapons would have been an easy addition.
Exposed studs do not usually bother me, but the particular concentration of studs on the loading ramp looks out of place, considering the mix of tiled surfaces elsewhere on the model. However, gaps between hull panels are minimal, which is a major improvement on the Razor Crest released in 2020.
Overall
I would be very satisfied with 75447 The Razor Crest if it was a slightly more affordable version of the vessel, costing perhaps $109.99 and with some understandable compromises. However, this set instead costs £139.99, $149.99 or €149.99 and for that price, I was expecting a design at least on par with 75292 The Razor Crest, if not substantially better.
There are certainly improvements to be found, as the exterior generally looks more accurate to the source material, with much greater detail. The cockpit is superb as well, whereas the space in the main hold is completely wasted. Also, there are very few play features for a model of this size, which is particularly frustrating given the clear opportunities for them. Ultimately, this is a good set, but one with unfulfilled potential.
134 likes
41 comments on this article
Should be $100.
Paying more for less--the modern LEGO Star Wars philosophy.
A bit disappointing. While the new yellow markings add some character to the ship, the model itself is fairly basic and has the most boring interior imaginable.
As for the Zeb minifig, it's alright but the head looks too cartoony for my taste. The minifig from set 75053 somehow looked more realistic.
Not the worst set but everything about that movie and its merchandise feels terribly uninspired.
The current Star Wars sets, especially the smart brick attempts, keep making me feel that the theme is dying. They're either boring and bland, overpriced, rehashes of older sets usually made smaller, or some combination of all of the above. Its doing absolutely nothing to part me from my hard earned credits of late.
The trick for yearly record profits is to re-release downscaled sets with a desirable minifigure and inflate the prices, because SW fans will gobble everything new up, no matter the cost.
See, Lego CAN do dual molded arms in Star Wars, the just don't want to.
The price is extortionate, but what else is new.
Just last week I bought the Clone Tiny Tank for what should have been the original RRP (€80)
The Sigourney Weaver minifig looks a bit Thatchery to me.
Like so many sets, the model is cool, the price is not. Especially so now that I see how empty the ship is.
Exterior wise, I love it. The yellow is far more visually interesting than just boring gray, and I much prefer smaller scale ships for easy play and display. Unfortunately the price stops me yet again. I'll keep tabs on sales, but for now, pass.
Surprisingly few play features? Dang if only there was some kind of intelligent brick that could fix this... like... some kind of smart brick almost. I am sure the think-thank at LEGO will get to this one day.
This is the sort of thing that feels deeply cynical. The “but she’s got a new hat!” of Lego Star Wars products.
For that price you would expect all the smart play accessories to be included.
This movie is such a brodeo that we can’t even get a woman’s face under the Stormtrooper helmet
I wonder how simple it would be to remove the yellow to make it the season 1-2 Razor Crest.
The Lego Star Wars team isn’t even trying anymore. It feels like an elite, superior and presumptuous part of the company. Compare their efforts to the Ninjago, City or One Piece teams these days. Or what they delivered 15 years ago. Or the RazorCrest set from only SIX years ago.
Worse, though - I couldn’t blame them. Customers are crazy for their sets. Why giving their best? Their bare minimum is just good enough.
@The_Boba_Brick said:
"Paying more for less--the modern LEGO Star Wars philosophy. "
Lego Star Wars is the lingerie of the toy world.
Zeb didn't appear in the Ahsoka Series. We saw him briefly in the Mandalorian Season 3.
It would be nice to see a side by side of the new Zeb figure with the original minifig.
@Jack_Rizzo said:
"I wonder how simple it would be to remove the yellow to make it the season 1-2 Razor Crest."
Looks like the majority of it is stickers, but you may have trouble with the canopy.
A clear downgrade from the last playscale RC, with some desirable minifugures, clearly locked behind this set as the most expensive set
16.1c per piece??
If this were a hundred bucks, it would be a pretty good set, despite the disappointing downsize from the previous version. At a hundred and fifty, it's awful. That's blatant price-gouging, almost as bad as last year's $160 Tiny Tank. Normally I'd try to get this half-price secondhand without minifigures, but deals like that have become increasingly hard to find in the past few years. Do I need Zeb and Colonel Ward? Human brain says no, lizard brain says yes. Wallet brain will probably say I need all my money just for bread and gas before the month is out.
Priced like it comes with a SMART brick. This is just gouging.
So this is how Lego Star Wars dies.. with thunderous applause..
@GrizBe said:
" @Jack_Rizzo said:
"I wonder how simple it would be to remove the yellow to make it the season 1-2 Razor Crest."
Looks like the majority of it is stickers, but you may have trouble with the canopy."
I mean, you could just use the one from 75292, but at that point, you've gone from removing stuff to swapping stuff.
It looks cool from the outside and the minifigs are great looking. But for that much money, you'd expect more than just a display piece. Put in some crates, a weapons rack, an escape pod maybe?
Worth about £90 at best
I like it but I'll wait for a massive price drop
An unfortunate downgrade overall from its predecessor, it seems, but still a good set all around. I think the MOC community will have an easy time tweaking this design to improve many of the shortcomings here.
Are those 3x3 macaroni bricks in light bley in the engines or are my eyes deceiving me? If so, explains the price hike.
@RichardOfNuadha said:
"Are those 3x3 macaroni bricks in light bley in the engines or are my eyes deceiving me? If so, explains the price hike."
They are, but those are platform elements that should be shared widely across many sets, not bespoke elements like Zeb's head or a mosasaurus body that are only used in one set. So the 3x3 macaroni bricks in light bley don't explain the price hike. Zeb's head and Grogu's body certainly contribute to the high price of this set, but they shouldn't hike it all the way up to $150.
I quite like it actually, the empty cargo bay doesn't bother me much and it looks good. I have the earlier one though, so this will go on the at-least-40%-off pile.
At 16.1c I'm shocked that price isn't listed as a "con" within the summary. That pricing is just extortionate.
Regarding this Razor Crest being smaller than the original:
Maybe it's accurate!
There are T-65, T-70, and T-85 starfighters. All are called X-wings, yet they are visibly different.
Maybe Mando's replacement Razor Crest is a different subtype from his first.
Another down-sized, lackluster, and ridiculously overpriced Star Wars set. I already have 75292 and 75331, so there is pretty much no incentive to buy this. 2026 Star Wars sets are really dissappointing so far at least. Think I'll probably be skipping May the 4th this year, will have to see what the GWPs are, but there aren't many Star Wars sets that I don't have that I'm actually interested in. Will be saving my money for the upcoming Bricklink designer series sets and the new Lord of the Rings set.
@SinKiller_Nick said:
"Zeb didn't appear in the Ahsoka Series. We saw him briefly in the Mandalorian Season 3.
It would be nice to see a side by side of the new Zeb figure with the original minifig."
The problem is that all these live-action cartoon series in the Filoniverse morph into one.
@classic_space17 said:
"Think I'll probably be skipping May the 4th this year, will have to see what the GWPs are, but there aren't many Star Wars sets that I don't have that I'm actually interested in."
My May the Fourth purchase isn't going to be anything released this year, it's going to be 75388 so I can get it before it retires in July.
Although there are some advantages with the newer pieces for the engine inlets etc, I still like the previous version too much to worry about a smaller one for a similar price and piece count.
This set feels like much less of a rip-off than the first playscale Razor Crest.
Very disappointing to see so much wasted potential. Here's an idea - if it isn't quite right yet or even obviously unfinished or unrefined - sit on it and release it later.
This set would be so good IF it had a little bit more length to it. It looks chibi. and the way the windscreen goes behind the engines from a side view perspective? it just doesn't look right. Like I said, it looks chibi. Literally all this set needs is like 4 extra studs of length between the mid section and the front section and it would be a perfectly fine razor crest.
@meclo said:
"At 16.1c I'm shocked that price isn't listed as a "con" within the summary. That pricing is just extortionate."
Make that 20.4 c pp here in Canada!
I hope Zeb appears in a cheaper set down the road. He is the only member of the original rebels crew that I do not have in minifig form on my shelf.
As for this Razorcrest, it is sadly a hard pass, though I love the colors on it.
@iwybs said:
" @RichardOfNuadha said:
"Are those 3x3 macaroni bricks in light bley in the engines or are my eyes deceiving me? If so, explains the price hike."
They are, but those are platform elements that should be shared widely across many sets, not bespoke elements like Zeb's head or a mosasaurus body that are only used in one set. So the 3x3 macaroni bricks in light bley don't explain the price hike. Zeb's head and Grogu's body certainly contribute to the high price of this set, but they shouldn't hike it all the way up to $150."
And Grogu’s body is featured in 6 other sets, 3 of them including this same version.