Some of the most memorable characters in popular culture can oftentimes be recognized by their helmet design.Superheroes? They usually have a cool mask or helmetto conceal their identity. Villains? They have threatening (but still cool) helmets or masks to not only intimidate others but also to conceal their identity.
Mysterious strangers? Mysterious (and cool) helmet. LEGO has recently decided to capitalize on the helmet craze and produce high-quality sets based on famous helmets, cowls, or masks. With so many helmets out there, it can sometimes be tough to decide which is worth the time to build. So, let us help you by ‘unmasking’ the options and showing off some of the best LEGO helmet sets available.
LEGO Star Wars Captain Rex Helmet
A helmet fit for a captain
Build your very own display version of the iconic helmet worn by the 501 Legion Clone Commander, Captain Rex, in numerous Star Wars entries, including The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, The Bad Batch, Tales of the Jedi, and more!
It can be hard to distinguish yourself from many other soldiers who look just like you. Such is the case for all the clone commanders in the Star Wars universe who are cloned from the DNA of the famous bounty hunter, Jango Fett, and therefore wear the exact same outfit and helmet. Captain Rex is one notable exception, with his own personality, story, and cool-looking helmet. This set by Lego lets you build the Captain’s helmet anddisplay it proudly.
The set faithfully captures all the details and colors of Rex’s helmet from The Clone Wars. It includes a display stand that you build yourself, and a nice looking nameplate that is located on the front to make displaying the helmet look even better. This is definitely a Lego piece that will make you stand out from the rest of the clones.
LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet
I find your lack of helmet disturbing
Looking to complete your Star Wars LEGO collection? Well, it can’t be complete without perhaps one of the most famous helmets in movie history–Darth Vader’s. This LEGO helmet set lets you perfectly recreate the infamous Sith Lord’s helmet for display.
You can ask numerous people on the planet to identify the infamous Darth Vader’s helmet, and a huge majority would be able to do it instantly. That is because there are few helmets as cool (or as menacing) as the one that belongs to the Sith Lord that we all know and love. This display helmet set by Lego lets you build your very own helmet that has all the details and allure of the original movie helmet.
The Vader helmet comes with a brick-built stand that displays the ominous and famous black attire. This set is a great veteran build but also perfect for newcomers with the easy-to-follow instructions. A sleek nameplate completes the display and gives the whole thing an official feeling that a galactic warlord deserves.
LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Mask
Does whatever a Spider-Mask can!
Showcase your passion for the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man with this replica of Spider-Man’s mask in the Marvel line of LEGO sets. The red, black, and white come to life once completed, and this piece displays nicely with an included stand and nameplate.
Whether you are a Marvel enthusiast, a casual enjoyer, or someone barely familiar with the franchise of comics and movies, one thing is certain–everyone knows the mask of thefriendly neighborhood Spider-Man. This Spider-Man helmet set in the LEGO Marvel line lets everyone display the New York hero’s mask in all its red, white, and black glory.
This is a great building set for kids and adults that provides a moderate building challenge for all ages. The set comes with a display that is also built from bricks and a fancy nameplate that keeps the web-slinging vigilante’s identity secret. Once completed, the mask and stand are a little over 7.5 inches tall and look fantastic when displayed in any part of the house.
LEGO Star Wars Clone Commander Cody Helmet
Reporting for duty
This LEGO helmet set is in the Star Wars line and features a buildable replica of Clone Commander Cody’s orange and white helmet. It was featured in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, as well as the animated series The Clone Wars. Perfect for fans of either or both!
If you already have the aforementioned Star Wars Captain Rex helmet set by LEGO, then you have to complete the squad with this Clone Commander Cody helmet from the same line of building sets. Now, you may proudly pay your respects to the loyal (perhaps sometimes too loyal) and determined commander in the clone army that was featured in Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith and the animated show The Clone Wars.
The set faithfully captures all the details, contours, and colors of Commander Cody’s helmet from his various appearances in the Star Wars universe. It includes a display stand that you build yourself and an official nameplate that only a commander is worthy of.
LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian Helmet
This is the way
This 584-piece LEGO set recreates the now famous helmet of The Mandalorian from the hit TV show of the same name. Now you can have your very own piece of beskar armor to display in your home.
What is cooler than Pedro Pascal in a suit of awesome beskar armor shooting his way through the galaxy and protecting an adorable Grogu from danger? Honestly, not much. Lego now offers a chance to own and display part of that amazing armor set by letting you build your very own replica of Din Djarin’s iconic helmet fromThe MandalorianDisney+ show.
The helmet emanates cool and style with drum-lacquered Lego pieces that give off the sheen of Mando’s beskar armor. The set includes a brick-built stand to display the set anywhere in your home, plus a nameplate that displays ‘The Mandalorian’. This set is most definitely the way for fans of Star Wars, The Mandalorian, and Lego in general.
LEGO Star Wars Princess Leia (Boushh) Helmet
A disguise worthy of display
Build, own, and display your very own LEGO version of the Boushh helmet that Princess Leia uses to disguise herself in Star Wars Episode 4: Return of the Jedi. It comes with a brick-built display stand and a nameplate on the front of the stand.
The helmet that Leia wears as a disguise to gain entry into the lair of Jabba the Hutt in Star Wars Episode 4: Return of the Jedi is iconic for its unusual design and interesting features. Lego now allows you to build the bounty hunter Boushh’s famous and weird helmet with this set in their Star Wars line of Lego sets. It probably won’t work to get you into Jabba the Hutt’s hideout, but at least it looks infinitely cool sitting atop a shelf or display area in your home.
The helmet stands at 6.5 inches when completed and comes with a nameplate to add that finishing detail to the whole thing. A brick-built stand is also included that is fun to build and perfectly displays the helmet wherever is desired. This is a fantastic gift for a lover of the original Star Wars trilogy.
FAQ
How long do Lego helmets take to build?
A lot of the helmet sets have between 480 and 854 pieces, which can make the build time vary quite drastically. On average, it takes about two hours to complete a 700-piece build in one sitting, but that can vary as well, depending on the skill of the builder.
What is the hardest Lego helmet to build?
People consider The Mandalorian helmet one of the hardest to build due to a lot of the pieces being black, and the building process itself creating the sleek look of the helmet.
