Review : LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75417 AT-ST Walker

Today we take a quick look at the contents of the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series set. 75417 AT-ST Walker, a box of 1513 pieces currently available for pre-order on the official LEGO online store and on Amazon at a retail price of €199,99 and which will be available from August 1, 2025.

This box finally takes over from the reference this year 10174 Imperial AT-ST marketed between 2006 and 2008, it was time for LEGO to take a new interest in the subject by taking advantage of the availability of new elements that have since entered the LEGO inventory as well as the techniques imagined by the designers currently present in the manufacturer's creative pool. The 2006 version was not without merit, however, it was in line with the codes of the time and it already made the most of the arsenal of pieces available almost 20 years ago.

This new interpretation of the machine logically inherits some technical and aesthetic choices already present in the first attempt to offer a version Ultimate Collector Series of the biped, it faces the same problems of global stability which must be ensured at the cost of some compromises.

The model delivered in the 14 bags of this box is quickly assembled and we are almost left wanting more when we open the last bag, thinking about other stamped products Ultimate Collector Series which, for their part, offer a long-term assembly experience. The subject matter creates the inventory, the AT-ST remains a modest-sized machine and its interpretation in LEGO bricks does not call for an extraordinary inventory.

The fact remains that we will inevitably find pleasure in seeing the machine take shape and that certain sub-assemblies bring their dose of satisfaction, such as the interior layout of the cabin, a space that was empty on the 2006 version, or the progressive installation of the different panels that give its final shape to the cabin.

The rest is based on elements from the Technic ecosystem for the two legs and plates various and varied for the bodywork of the cabin. We will note the presence of some rubber pads under the legs for the anti-slip side, the integration of some elements which bring a discreet touch of "rust" on the structure of the machine and a finish generally in the air of time with a fairly balanced alternation between surface tenons and smooth areas.

The roof hatch is correctly sized here, the handrail is present, the armament is nicely executed and even if the whole thing is a little clumsy the level of detail is in my opinion largely up to what one would expect from a product bearing the mention Ultimate Collector SeriesWe will also appreciate the presence of the blades placed at the front of the legs as well as the finish of the rear of the cabin which here becomes aesthetically more consistent with the version seen on the screen.

Although it is not as graceful as the reference model seen on screen, the model is perfectly stable on its supports, we feel that this was an absolute concern for LEGO and it is confirmed from the first pages of the instruction booklet almost as an excuse to justify the errors of the design.

So we could spend hours in vain trying to demonstrate that this AT-ST is not correctly proportioned, that the angles of the cabin are a little exaggerated, that its legs are too thick, that its feet are too big and that the whole thing is ultimately not so faithful to the reference model for a model intended for collectors.

And in any case, we can only come to the conclusion that the aesthetic and technical compromises at work here are ultimately only at the service of the stability of this 37 cm high construction, which is not a problem in itself but which may disappoint some fans who were hoping to obtain the ultimate model correctly proportioned and 100% faithful to the reference machine.

The legs are not articulated, so it is impossible to present this AT-ST in a more dynamic position with a movement effect that would perhaps have allowed it to bring a little visual lightness. You will have to be content with the planned pose by orienting the cabin according to the direction of display.

Incidentally, it's worth noting that the blue elastic that held the cabin's side panels in place in the 2006 version has been replaced with rubber inserts. This is good news, even if the alignments between the cabin's various panels are still a bit rough.

The machine is obviously not on a minifig scale and even less on the scale of the AT-AT from the set 75313 UCS AT-AT, LEGO simply chooses the most suitable scale for each of its models without worrying too much about the cohesion between the different proposals.

The sticker supply is limited here, there are only five stickers to stick on this model and we will especially remember those used for the cockpit seats with "fake" black ingots which attempt to ensure visual continuity with the parts present on the back of the two seats.

The vehicle comes with a single figure while it accommodates two pilots. We get a rather convincing-looking pilot with elements already seen in the set 75394 Imperial Star Destroyer, a pair of pad-printed arms and a helmet with a goggle pattern that is a little less distorted than previous versions. All that's missing is the black boots for the figurine installed on the stand flanked by the traditional presentation plate to be perfect.

Sold for €200, this exhibition model is a product that can be considered affordable in a range Ultimate Collector Series which often tends to overdo it and promises us some more overpriced boxes in the future. This set is therefore a relatively accessible entry point into this universe for passionate collectors with a nice creation that is detailed enough to sit on a shelf.

This box is not exclusive to the official online store; it will be available elsewhere than at LEGO from August 1, 2025, and it will therefore quickly be possible to pay less than its retail price.

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LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series 75417 AT-ST Walker

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