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Darth Vader Transformation

Recreate the iconic scene with 290 pieces, featuring Anakin, Palpatine, and the rise of Darth Vader. A must-have for Star Wars saga enthusiasts.

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🏛 Star Wars
Set #75183

Darth Vader Transformation

The Darth Vader Transformation set is a must-have for Star Wars fans.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for Star Wars fans of all ages who enjoy recreating iconic scenes ⏱ 2.5 hr build 🧩 290 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the set's accurate depiction of the iconic scene and the inclusion of key minifigures. Some criticize the limited play features beyond the transformation bed.

📝 Our Take

The Darth Vader Transformation set is a must-have for Star Wars fans. This set recreates the iconic scene from Revenge of the Sith where Anakin Skywalker becomes Darth Vader, complete with transformation bed and medical droids.

This set is perfect for collectors and fans of the prequel trilogy. With six minifigures and a detailed recreation of a pivotal scene, it's a great display piece and conversation starter.

Skip this if you're looking for a large-scale, complex build. This set is relatively small and focuses on play features and minifigure selection. Consider the larger Darth Vader's Castle set if you prefer a more challenging build and grander display piece.

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🧱 Building Experience

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290
Pieces
2.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • The rotating transformation bed is a clever play feature
  • The use of trans-red elements effectively simulates the lava and heat
  • Detailed printing on the minifigures adds to the set's overall appeal
  • Compact size makes it easy to display on a shelf or desk

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
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Investment Grade
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The Darth Vader Transformation set has decent investment potential due to its iconic subject matter and the popularity of the Star Wars theme. The inclusion of six minifigures, including Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, and Anakin Skywalker, adds to its collectibility. As a retired set, its value is likely to appreciate over time, especially if kept in pristine condition. However, its relatively small size and piece count may limit its potential for significant gains compared to larger, more complex Star Wars sets. Investing in multiple copies upon retirement may have yielded a good ROI. Current value increases are slow but steady.

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Compare Similar Sets

This set offers a focused recreation of a key scene, making it a unique addition to any Star Wars collection. While smaller than sets like Darth Vader's Castle, it provides a more affordable and display-friendly option for fans who want to own a piece of the saga. It is a good alternative to larger, more expensive sets.

6 Minifigures Included

This set boasts six minifigures, including Anakin Skywalker's transformation version and the Emperor, making it a great source for character collectors. The medical droids are unique to this set, increasing its overall value.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 94 unique parts • 219 total pieces

Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Complete Underside Rib] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 10247 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Light Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 4 Stud 45° Angle Plate Wedge Plate 4 Stu...
Part #: 15706 Black
Brick Special 2 x 4 x 1 1/3 with Pin Holes and 2 x 2 Recessed Brick Special 2 x...
Part #: 18975 Dark Bluish Gray
Minifig Neckwear Collar SW Darth Vader Helmet Bottom Minifig Neckwear ...
Part #: 19917 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Black
Slope Inverted 45° 6 x 2 Double with 2 x 4 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 22889 Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 10× Flat Silver
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Bar on Underside Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 25893 Trans-Clear
Technic Axle Towball Technic Axle Towball
Part #: 2736 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 Light Bluish Gray
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 Black
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Blue
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Black
Slope 18° 4 x 2 Slope 18° 4 x 2
Part #: 30363 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Trans-Red
Arm Mechanical with 2 Clips [Battle Droid] Arm Mechanical wi...
Part #: 30377 Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Trans-Clear
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 Red
Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32056 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Red
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] and Bottom Pin Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 32064a Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Plate 1 x 5 with Smooth Ends, 4 Studs and Centre Axle Hole Technic Plate 1 x...
Part #: 32124 Black
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32184 Black
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel Technic Gear 12 T...
Part #: 32270 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 4 Brick Arch 1 x 4
Part #: 3659 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Red
Technic Axle 8 Technic Axle 8
Part #: 3707 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 White
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Black
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41769 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 4 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 4 x 2...
Part #: 41770 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 Blue
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Double Flexible [Rubber] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 45590 Black
Bar 1 x 3 [Clip / Anti-Stud] Bar 1 x 3 [Clip /...
Part #: 4735 Light Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 47457 Light Bluish Gray
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Black
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54383 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54384 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 8 with Stop Technic Axle 8 wi...
Part #: 55013 Dark Bluish Gray
Arm Mechanical Straight (Droid) [2 Clips at 90°] Arm Mechanical St...
Part #: 59230 Black
Technic Axle 5.5 with Stop [Rounded Short End] Technic Axle 5.5 ...
Part #: 59426 Dark Bluish Gray
Tool Hammer Cross Pein [3-Rib Handle] Tool Hammer Cross...
Part #: 604547 Flat Silver
Tool Oil Can [Ribbed Handle] Tool Oil Can [Rib...
Part #: 604548 Flat Silver
Tool Drill / Impact Wrench, Cordless Electric Tool Drill / Impa...
Part #: 604549 Flat Silver
Tool Screwdriver with Wide Head [3-Rib Handle] Tool Screwdriver ...
Part #: 604550 Flat Silver
Tool Wrench / Spanner Open End [3-Rib Handle] Tool Wrench / Spa...
Part #: 604551 Flat Silver
Tool Wrench / Spanner, Box [3-Rib Handle] Tool Wrench / Spa...
Part #: 604552 Flat Silver
Tool Wrench 4-Way Lug Tool Wrench 4-Way...
Part #: 604553 Flat Silver
Tool Wrench / Spanner Adjustable Tool Wrench / Spa...
Part #: 604614 Flat Silver
Tool Ratchet / Socket Wrench Tool Ratchet / So...
Part #: 604615 Flat Silver
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 60483 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Black
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Clear
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Pearl Titanium
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Neon Orange
Plate Special 4 x 4 with Studs on One Edge [Plain] Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 6179 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Universal Joint 3L [Complete Assembly] Technic Universal...
Part #: 61903 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Triple Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 63869 Black
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 Pearl Gold
Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Bottom Ring Weapon Lightsaber...
Part #: 64567 Metallic Silver
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 Blue
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Hole and Dual Beam Extensions Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 85943 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Red
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 5mm] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 88072 Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 3 x 4 with Stud Notches [Reinforced Underside] Wedge Plate 3 x 4...
Part #: 90194 White
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Yellow
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Black
The set contains a good supply of Dark Bluish Gray and Black pieces useful for MOC building. The Trans-Red plates are great for adding visual effects to creations.

💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Red Plate 1 x 1 (12x) $0.60
Flat Silver Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (10x) $1.50
Black Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight (6x) $0.90
Black Slope Inverted 45° 6 x 2 Double with 2 x 4 Cutout (5x) $1.25
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$4.25

💡 MOC Potential

🚢 Expand the medical bay into a larger Imperial facility
🤖 Create a larger, more detailed medical droid
🏛 Build a Mustafar diorama to display the set

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BrickBros UK gives a positive review of the LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Transformation set (75183), noting its good minifigure selection and playability. The set is praised for recreating the Episode 3 scene effectively.

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BrickBros UK gives a positive review of the LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Transformation set (75183), noting its good minifigure selection and playability. The set is praised for recreating the Episode 3 scene effectively.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

94
Unique Parts
219
Total Pieces
6
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1