The COOLEST LEGO Star Wars Set EVER? 8002 DESTROYER DROID Review! (2000)

[@ASAPBLOCKAY]

How did he get this set so early?!

[@STARWARSTILLTHEND]

Lol

[@anthonysbrickbuilds]

lol

[@Shiny-king]

He must have stolen it from the Lego factory

[@slowazzd2165]

​@@Havocbuilderdude. Sarcasm.

[@StarNameKev]

​@williamneuenschwander829 the comment was sarcasm lol. Also he is not in LAN anymore

[@anthonysbrickbuilds]

Ryan's face looked like a kid in a candy store when the Destoyer droid pop open!

[@Matt..S]

I mean, technically he is a kid...in a toystore. but he owns all the toys around him, so it is even better.

[@florider_hd]

yep hes living the dream right there

[@fritz404]

These technic sets are so underrated, I remember getting some second hand a few years ago they were a blast to put together

[@Average_Explosion_Enthusiast]

I feel like this droideka still kind of stands up to the 2024 droideka

[@Matt..S]

....literally

[@TheFirstCurse1]

Yeah I agree. They're sidegrades of each other. 1 is larger and has an awesome play function while the other looks better and is more displayable.

[@marcbiosa-roberteau7061]

The new one is nothing but looks, a nice looking empty shell with even more tidious actions required than this one to accomplish nothing. This original one just IS a droideka and still you can argue that the technic robotic aspect of the old one is really fitting.

[@janvrba121]

@@marcbiosa-roberteau7061 I'd say looking 1:1 as a movie droideka is not acomplishing nothing. I agree that the play functions of the old one are cool but it was aimed for kids. This new one is aimed for adults so it makes sense it won't have that good play functions.

[@cooperchiacchia]

Roll to pop out feature gotta be one of the best play features in a Lego Star Wars set ever! :)

[@ASOC4]

"isn't that just awesome? it's just awesome!" pretty much summarizes this Droideka and its playfunction

[@davidcoulter1058]

They could release this set today and it would legitimately be good.

[@Tube_0413]

I bet you it would kick this new ones ass just the function alone of it rolling back into position

[@Pocketkid2]

LEGO could reprint literally dozens of old sets that are now out of print (for example, 7662 and 7665) and make huge buttloads of money

[@bzenga5981]

the crazy part is it has so few pieces in retirement that they legitimately could with small changes

[@mattmakesthings]

It’s really great to see you doing these reviews of older sets that no one else would do or spend the time and effort on, especially the alternate build. What a great set, though I do really love the look of the new one that’s about to come out.

[@SMN-uy2gl]

Can't wait for the comparison

[@Brickbybr1ck-s3v]

Crazy how an AAT made of technic somehow has better proportions than the 2020 brick built version

[@BrickTemplar]

Technic used to be superior.

[@RJWaynerium]

​@@Jackson-fx7ffdune ornithopter is proof, despite not being an official technic that thing is a technic powerhouse

[@jmac2064]

The technic pit droid (8000) and battle droid (8001) both have alternate builds included in the instructions. Pit droid is a speeder bike and the battle droid is an AT-ST.

[@Meioh1]

I loved building an at-st out of the battle droid. Like the pit droids opening play feature, the battle droid could be folded like they are in an mtt and then would pop open to standing, and you could raise its arm to grab the gun from the back holster. The amount on accurate play features on these technique sets was something else. The battle droid even came with additional pieces which allowed you to change the colouring to a security droid (red) or a commander (yellow).

[@kopakaskoolkompanion]

Technic R2-D2 and C-3PO also have alternate builds, being some kind of starships.

[@simsACDC]

The ATST Head can rotate with a gear , i remember it !

[@corja]

I still have it built, 24 years!!! but it does need new rubber bands. They all failed over time. Thanks for this, and as you say. Best play feature for a SW set ever.

[@itstatter5585]

I always admired this set in the old visual dictionary

[@davismiller3769]

Picked this up ~10 years ago for $60 or so. Nobody seemed to want it then, but I thought it had the absolute best lego feature ever. It's not often that the lego set does exactly what the thing in the movie does. The rubber bands have since snapped/turned to dust, but I've found non-lego replacements that work well for me. What I've found: Some of the rubber bands like to be tighter than others for the functions to work well - trial different sizes Carpet or similar is better than a floor/table surface I think one day I'll try and do a design update on this with more modern technic/system bricks. I also tried (and failed) to get an old mindstorms brick motor into it so that after a certain number of rolls, it would automatically open instead of just one. Maybe with more modern lego robotics, something like that is possible - or maybe even just putting the mechanism on a timer would suffice. I'd love to see Lego SW/Technic return. I think an AT-AT, a Droideka, and maybe an IG-11 would be a decent place to start. Also - I think if we ever get a motorized walking AT-ST, it'll have to be technic.

[@TheGalantHamburger]

Had this and the other two droid sets when they first came out - sold them at profit when I moved house a few years back. The droideka still worked so I feel good about its longevity chances

[@FabuBrik]

Feels like old man yells at cloud moment, but early LEGO sw sets had a charm that is in no way carried through to today's sets. Not just nostalgia either, but filled with creativity.

[@tabletopstudios66]

“ Master Destroyers!”

[@9.5.9.5]

Actually those destroyers were on the council but weren't granted the rank of master

[@Frontier_Rifleman]

I feel so lucky that i was gifted this as a kid from my uncle. despite it being out of box the whole thing is still intact with all parts needed for the droid. Sadly i cannot find the original instructions and all the rubber bands have worn down and snapped from how much i used it 😅. Definitely has to be my favourite technic set or even lego set in general.

[@Warlocktopus]

I have a pdf of the original instructions. I have them saved so I can one day build it. but I can send it to you as well if you want them. as far as I can see it does have the amendments with the red rubber ban as well.

[@dylanvogel5504]

I have the Technic Battle Droid from this series. Maybe the coolest set I own. Can fold up and pop open. Can also draw its blaster from a holster on its back using magnets. And it came with extra colored pieces so you can build it as a standard battle droid, red security battle droid, or yellow command battle droid. Found it for like $100 last year, unopened

[@TheFirstCurse1]

I didn't know about the color options. That's awesome and makes me kind of want to get that set eventually. I love commander B1 Battle Droids.

[@thebrickbiker]

Ever since the new Droideka got revealed, I was hoping you would do a review on this! Great review as always! Can't wait for a comparison video, and the 2000 UCS Tie Interceptor review as well!

[@lbricks7631]

Thankyou for educating the masses on how cool this set is. You would do RR Slugger proud with your thoroughness.

[@FokkerBoombass]

Thing to note about the legs is that the feet tips (claws?) are actually made of heads from the RoboRiders theme from the same year, there are also a handful of other pieces that were exclusive to RoboRiders or Slizer/Throwbots such as those shoulder pieces (the flat bits with one tapered and and the other having a sort of fan aesthetic). Good example of reusing pieces that appeared extremely specialized at the time.

[@darklordliam]

Technic Star Wars droids should make a comeback. Heck, Technic Star Wars vehicles would be awesome too!

[@crazydog1750]

My Uncle has this when he was little. When I was little, he gave it to me. I said thank you and everything but secretly didn’t like it because it looked ugly to me and it has since been lost to the bin of doom. I want it back. I want it back so much.

[@veloxsterinkognito7512]

"Bin of doom"? Do you have the parts or not?

[@crazydog1750]

@@veloxsterinkognito7512 I have a parts all mixed in with parts from other sets and I just don’t have the time to find ‘em and put it together.

[@marcbiosa-roberteau7061]

I definitely agree as i said in my previous comment on the new droideka review you did. This is the most well done lego set ever. I had it in 2002, btw, and it still works.

[@thisisthisis542]

This is such a cool slice of Lego Star Wars History. 1999-2001 were pretty rough for the most part but this is awesome. Idk if the next time I get 300 dollars for lego I'll be spending it on this, but who knows

[@bertthekid1838]

2:40 underrated joke 😂

[@marcinmalinowski7697]

This is soo nostalgic for me. That was my first big Lego technic set. I was play with it my whole childhood, than just give up my legos for some kids, and never seen after. Looking forward for this new droideka to refresh my nostalgia.

[@Jakes_Bricks_and_Pics]

Review the technic hailfire droid next! It's basically a UCS version of the hailfire droid

[@MrAvenger1975]

The second SW Lego set that I ever bought.

[@AidenPremium]

The Lego Technic Droideka has simultaneously the best, most finnicky, and most dangerous play feature all in one set. When you get it to work, it's perfect and genuinely everything you'd want out of it. The rest of the time it only half works or doesn't pop out at all- which is partially dependent on what material it's being rolled on. Lastly, I say it's "dangerous" because it is incredibly easy to straight up break technic liftarms in this set if you apply too much pressure or do something wrong while setting up the play feature, which is why I think the amendments were added during the set's lifetime. The rubber bands do also deteriorate over time, which is really the only flaw this set has other than it's over complicated nature. It's definitely a set you should get new, unless you want to go for off brand rubber bands.

[@JaneenBenziger]

The play function reminds me of an old toy called "Bakugan" little monsters that could roll up and pop out once they hit metal.

[@BritsBricks]

Great review!! Thank you for sharing Ryan!

[@do_no_try]

One of my fav sets. Love how it pops open. Had to get 3rd party rubber band replacements over the years.

[@Danny.trx4sprt]

I’ve waited for this review for so long

[@wilsonpphilson]

You need to check out the b1 battledroid as well. Literally pulls its gun out of it backpack

[@captain-brickhead8317]

OMG I had this and the 8001 technic battle droid - I was like 10yrs old at the time it was challenging to build and keep in one piece but the play functionality was top tier in both sets! Major throwback!

[@NomadX7]

Finally a vid about this set! Thank You and spot on.. one of the best sets ever! A Gem

[@awes0men0b0dy9]

Time to go bowling

[@nk361]

Gosh darn it, I thought by the thumbnail that this was a new set and that they were going to make sets more like old days. Now I see that this is just an old set I didn't know about. :(

[@mackie169]

The demo of the 'roll in attack position'. Love it, I want to see that over, and over! What a great model.

[@RUDOLPHO24]

@MandRproductions I had this as a kid! Man what a throwback. Pro-tip: it rolls/opens best on carpet from what I remember.

[@BrickTemplar]

Everything rolls better on carpet. It’s a law of the childhood.

[@McCool117]

I really wanted this as a kid, never got it. I used to think about it years later at random moments. Very happy to see it's a good set.

[@Alaedious]

Never too late! Go for it! 🎉❤

[@CanadaBricks]

I saw this at a LEGO resale store a few weeks ago, and got to use the roll and pop feature. I can’t imagine how much fun people had with it back in the day

[@philipreid2542]

Lego resale store? Sounds interesting

[@Nerdtendo6366]

Still one of my favorite old StarWars sets, just that play feature is incredible

[@HudeeBoy]

I wish LEGO would make more cool play features like this in sets nowadays

[@colinroberts2060]

Several of the elements in the old shade of brown (also called "Mata brown" or "Earth orange") are exclusive to this set, with the Technic 90-degree "cross block" and 180-degree angle element in that color also appearing in the Jango Fett figure (8011) from 2002. Some other elements in that color such as the offset axle connector and 5M beam also came in an Orient Expedition set (7416) and as part of a Titan set (8595) in the Bionicle theme from mid-2003, before being phased out completely. Many of the old dark gray elements also debuted in this set, but only were in use until '03 as well.

[@miqvPL]

You are a legend for building the alternative build. Damn I wish I bought this set as a kid, I knew back in like 2001 that it was good but seeing it in a review- it's better than I thought. I thought it was a 9/10 set but it's easily 10/10

[@Pocketkid2]

I had this set when I was a kid, and it didn't always pop out properly, but when it did, it was the coolest thing ever

[@TheBian-ck9tz]

The only difference in the second amendment droideka.... IS THAT IT BEARS A M60 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅🦅

[@MrAvenger1975]

The first SW Lego set I ever bought. Got the spring of 2001.

[@ddot196]

Had this set and yea, it was amazing as a kid playing with this. One of the coolest sets from Lego Star Wars.

[@mandfondkwan8524]

I bought this model when it came out and it really felt like you had a real droideka in your hands. That function is still to be topped.

[@JohannPardanaud]

I had this set when I was a kid, it was sooo fun to play with it. Loved it! Thank you for bringing back some good memories :)

[@Alaedious]

What a great review! The viewer can really feel your love and excitement for Lego Star Wars here. 🎉❤😊

[@zachd3352]

Bought the set brand new in box a few years back for $90😀 one of my best finds and such a great set

[@sirw7630]

damn that was amazing to watch!! I've somehow never seen a Droideka deployment video in the over 20 years since this bad boy released! Honestly, the new Droideka is swell and all, but you may have convinced me to pick up this classic! Nothing can quite compare to the early 2000s Lego SW sets with value, functionality, and building fun. Thanks Ryan.

[@Hamish1968]

I had this one and the Battle Droid, probably the early version as the function didn’t really work. It’s in pieces in the box so the rubber bands could still be ok. Time to dig it out. Thanks for the video!

[@superstarwarsstopmotion]

Great review

[@richards2936]

Bought this in 2000 and it's sitting on my shelf right now. I love it for how good it looks, unlike most Technic sets. I didn't have any amendments on my instructions but it works just fine I think... Haven't rolled it up in a while. The black elastics on the neck stretched over time making the head droop but I switched them out for spares that came with the original set and it's just fine now. No other issues Just a great set.

[@andrewfernandez684]

So many vids of old sets will show the image of the alt build but will never actually build it, had to give you a like just for that

[@Softlol]

I had this set as a kid! I loved it! My parents still have all of my brother and mines lego, we have an insane amount of 2000-2010 legos

[@waynesbutler]

I wasnt expecting much at first but the ending made me reevaluate my opinion . Amazing really from the year 2000 and yes might be the best set as far as engineering goes and play value without having to pick up parts every roll . One thing i love about Lego and their elastics in sets is they are made from silicon not rubber so they last longer but not forever . Plus sellers on ebay and other sites will love this video for the price increase , when Ryan says this is the best set ever people open their wallets ..

[@yesman2948]

Would love if you went back through all these old sets and do the official alternate builds. Maybe rank them as well as to which you'd recommend building even.

[@rowancooke7831]

I remember mum bought this for me with a bunch of super market frequent shopper points. I was soo happy this set as a kid.

[@jodanger37]

2:47 TECHNICally. Nice pun

[@kylebrown376]

I honestly like to see you review the other old Lego Star War's technic sets, all of them are super weird. I'll post the Set Numbers below. 8000: Pit Droid 8001: Battle Droid 8007: C-3PO 8008: Stormtrooper 8009: R2-D2 8010: Darth Vader 8011: Jango Fett 8012: Super Battle Droid

[@kopakaskoolkompanion]

I recently got two used, complete copies of this (all told only something like $180!) and loved it as much as I hoped I would. For sure the best of the Technic Star Wars line. Was afraid I'd have to be the first to review on KZbin, but thanks for sparing me!

[@kopakaskoolkompanion]

Can confirm that the rubber bands dry out terribly and the function does not work great. For the most part the back does not get pulled up very far so the front legs don't snap down. Crazy that the "butt" requires 4, but it's for sure necessary!

[@wilsonpphilson]

One of my favorite Lego Star Wars sets. Literally so cool

[@bagusnaga01]

i have that one!!! the mechanical open system is kind of janky but it works most of the time.

[@thedizzydervish1314]

I bought this off eBay in 2003. I expected it to be open, but it was sealed. Those rubber bands (namely the black ones) will dry out and become dust fairly quickly. I don't have mine assembled for this reason.

[@gregr3720]

You can make the rubber bands last longer if you rotate them regularly. Just move them around to change the stress points.

[@jacobarnold3623]

I think the play feature of the 8002 droideka is better than the play feature of the V-19 Torrent

[@LM-1378]

I've loved this set ever since I saw a KZbin video of it in action as a kid. I finally tracked down a full copy of it at the yardsale at BrickFair VA 2022. That was $100ish bucks well-spent.

[@bmkorkut]

Try to roll it on a surface with more friction, like a carpet. The action will be way cooler; when the front legs hit the floor, they stop the roll and it opens up on the spot.

[@The_Viscount]

Oh, goodness, it's been such a long time, but I remember building this and the B1 battle Droid back in the day. I'd actually forgotten I owned these since I was 7 when the Phantom Menace released, and these didn't stay intact for very long before ending up part of other builds (I was seven). It's one of the few Lego sets I would absolutely still own if i had the opportunity.

[@stevekonesni4487]

I got that back in 2000 along with the battle droid and pit droid. All three are so cool! Had to get the super battle droid, c3p0, r2d2, darth vader, and storm trooper when those came out as well! Those technic sets were all so cool!

[@TheJediBrick]

If the rubber bands get stretched out over time you can put them in very hot water the high heat will make them shrink back down to their original shape

[@peanutschatzie4129]

this is my favorite Lego Star Wars set. it makes me glad to see it receiving a lot of attention recently [:

[@Czymsim]

2000's Lego was full of experimentation, some of that was really cool. Early 2000's Lego Technic was crazy! Also, from what I remember from 90's and 2000's Lego Technic sets, the alternative builds always had instructions, because Technic is too complicated to be buildable from a single picture. Nowadays the alternative build instructions for Technic are often online only.

[@ciuffoarancione8929]

Nowadays there s no B model and sets are full of panels, stickers...they all have same function and are overpriced... '90,' 2000/2010 sets are the best...

[@Sam_Y_75280]

Easily one of the great under-talked/underappreciated sets of all time

[@guirm93]

I got the lego jet wasp 8444 when I was a kid. It that had those unusual cables. The handles were connected to the blades and 'steer' the blades' position.

[@lifesabrick5104]

Never did grab this one although I still have the og Vader, Battle Droid and Pit Droid. The Pit Droid play feature is cool also as you can shrink it down and pop it back up by booping it's nose, very cool.

[@mogelkaiser1876]

technic star wars would be something id want to have nowadays. i think the whole idea of making something related to star wars out of lego technic with play features would be so cool. imagine they would bring back mindstorm and making something like a controllable powered technic b1 battle droid.... id love to build and play with it.

[@boogie1434]

Probably a good idea to put this set behind glass because the old black rubber bands collect dust easy and become brittle over time. Very snapable.

[@patrykj547]

Something nostalgic is with that blue-gray they should bring it back

[@TRSlimShady73]

Ask Mandr: question what is your opinion on the 2012 Y wing Bomber and why?

[@JimAlbers]

This set was way ahead of its time

[@dustyyshellz1320]

This and the hailfire droid are outstanding and probably the coolest I own. And the amendments explain why my rolling to open function has never worked😂

[@BepisQueen]

Thank you Ryan for responsibly practicing the second amendment while handling the Lego set 8002-1 Destroyer Droid 2000 Technic

[@ZackMuffinMan]

I replaced all the rubber bands on all my technic Star Wars sets with loom rubber bands and the droideka rolls and opens almost every time!

[@obvious_owl7206]

I just rebuilt mine from the basement tub. Awesome set, although my rubber band replacements have made for tricky unrolling. Also definitely recommend rolling on carpet as opposed to smooth surfaces!

[@heatcanonbolt3345]

I have this one, the pit droid and the battle droid set up in my room. Great sets!

[@rolig9303]

I so so sooo wanted this back in the day..

[@timgrimwood3477]

I have this set from new and it still looks great, along with the other Technics sets from the 2000s

[@braden_tmoore]

if im not mistaken that cable piece was used in a different color and maybe length on the technic storm trooper.

[@kallenproductions]

The comparisons going to be close... Mandr cooked with this review!

[@TheDarkFuryKnight]

Reminds me of the old Bionicle sets, would love if they brought technic sets like those back

[@Rebecca_The_Dragon]

Built this with my mom back when it came out. I have a V1. Its currently hiding inside my Jango Fett Helmet. I also have the Technic Hailfire Droid

[@CommanderOfTDS]

AAT looking so fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@SpaceGenius8745]

This and that motorized AT AT got to be the best play features