Hey folks! Brickbot_Studio here again, back with another Star Wars set  review! Today we’re shifting focus to LEGO Star Wars 75431 – 327th Star Corps Clone Troopers Battle Pack. If you’re into army building, bright yellow markings, obscure Clone Wars lore, or collecting as many minifigure variants as possible, this one’s for you. But while there’s plenty to love here, including some truly standout small builds, some shortcomings leave us wanting. And yes… we have to talk about that price tag.

• LEGO Star Wars 75431 327th Star Corps Clone Troopers Battle Pack 
• 258 Pieces
• Available August 1
• Buy for US $44.99 | CAN $49.99| UK £39.99

The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.

The Minifigures

The set includes four 327th Clone Troopers, all sporting the battalion’s signature yellow markings. The four troopers are identical in print and design, aside from one who comes equipped with the rangefinder first introduced in 75409 Jango Fett’s Starship. A couple of spare rangefinders are also included, which is always nice for those of us who plan to use them for other builds.

In terms of overall print design, these troopers look excellent and are instantly identifiable as members of the 327th, but they’re not 100% screen accurate. The pattern and placement are fairly close and good enough for most fans to suspend their frothing rage enough to enjoy. Under the helmets you’ll find the usual updated clone head, and the troopers are equipped with a nice assortment of weapons, including a standard pair of binoculars. That last inclusion is a bit odd, considering LEGO has a specialized macrobinoculars piece that would have made more sense here.

Each clone wears a new molded plastic pauldron, and I have to say, it looks fantastic. The texture and detail add a lot to the silhouette, and while I generally favor cloth accessories, they’ve often been comically oversized in the past. Many folks will be quick to complain about the diminishing number of cloth pieces in Star Wars sets, especially when other themes seem to be overflowing with them. These plastic ones strike a much better balance. However, it’s worth noting that the printing on the pauldron is done in a darker mustard shade, while the printing on the trooper’s torso and legs uses a much brighter yellow. It creates a slightly jarring mismatch when viewed up close. I personally would have loved to see the mustard coloration carried over to the trooper’s prints as well.

I can think of more than a few uses for this new pauldron piece for greebling on ships and robots. Seriously a lot of potential with this thing.

Also included are three Super Battle Droids, carried over from 75372 Clone Trooper & Battle Droid Battle Pack. These droids closely resemble the original 2007 designs but have received a few subtle updates. They feature excellent detailing, like accurate ridges on the torso, although I would have loved to have seen these printed with a red dot over the small chest-mounted sensor. Above all though, I wish LEGO had included a stud on their backs, like they did with the recent K-2SO minifigure, as it would allow for easy customization or attachments like rocket packs or the ability to mount them inside an MTT rack… (Come on LEGO it would have been so cool!)

The Builds

This battle pack includes two primary builds: a Republic AT-RT walker and a DSD1 Dwarf Spider Droid. Both builds surprised me in a good way.

The AT-RT is smaller than the one from 75280 501st Legion Clone Troopers, which is a step in the right direction. These walkers often come out comically oversized in LEGO sets, and while this one still leans a bit large, it’s a step in the right direction.

The articulation is limited and largely fixed for stability, which is expected but still a bit disappointing when compared to fan-made MOC’s. Still, the shaping and construction are rock solid. The only real drawback is the stud shooter awkwardly bolted to the underside, but that’s an easy fix for anyone willing to do a bit of modding. Overall, it’s a clean and compact design, easily my favorite official AT-RT build so far.

Then there’s the Dwarf Spider Droid, and let me tell you, this one really surprised me. LEGO has released several iterations of this Separatist droid before, but this is hands down the best version to date. The shaping of the head dome is far more accurate than in past versions, and the slightly upsized proportions give it a more intimidating presence.

If I’m nitpicking, the legs are a bit clunky and even though they’re well articulated, they can’t pivot around which makes the build oddly stiff. I am already thinking of several ways to improve the articulation and make it feel more animated, but even in its default state, the model looks great on display. The droid’s blaster cannon uses another ring-pop piece to allow the gun to pivot up and down which is a marked improvement from previous versions.

The Verdict

This set delivers a fun and satisfying build with some fantastic models and a strong minifigure lineup. The Clone Troopers are vibrant, well-printed, and come with thoughtful accessories. The AT-RT is cleanly designed, and the Dwarf Spider Droid is probably the most accurate version LEGO has produced thus far.

However, it’s not perfect. The mismatched yellows between armor and pauldron feel off, and the bright yellow used for the trooper prints doesn’t quite match the mustard-toned look from the films and animation. The identical wear marks and battle damage on each trooper, while a nice detail, does break immersion slightly when viewed in a group. And while I appreciate the thoughtful updates to the Super Battle Droids, a bit more functionality would have pushed them further.

Then we get to the elephant in the room: the price. At £34.99 / $44.99 / €39.99, this battle pack is severely overpriced for what you get. Seven figures and two relatively small builds used to cost considerably less, and the high price makes buying multiples for army building a tough sell. If you can grab it on sale, it becomes a much easier recommendation.

Still, I have to give credit where it’s due. This set includes some of my favorite versions of the AT-RT and Dwarf Spider Droid to date, and the troopers—while not perfect—look fantastic on display. Whether you’re army building or just looking to expand your Clone Wars collection, this battle pack brings a lot to the table. I just wish the table didn’t cost quite so much.

Releasing on August 1, LEGO Star Wars 75431 – 327th Star Corps Clone Troopers Battle Pack contains 349 pieces and retails for US $44.99 | CAN $49.99| UK £39.99. It may also be available from third-party retail sites like eBay or Amazon.