Kylo Ren - Removable Helmet, Detailed Tunic and Leg Printing
sw0699 · Star Wars
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens · 2015
Figure ID
sw0699
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2015
Rarity
Common
Head
Black head with flesh-toned face, stern expression, and angry eyebrows visible underneath the mask; dual-sided with a fierce expression on the alternate side. Includes Kylo Ren's iconic black helmet featuring metallic silver and red fracture/repair lines mimicking the fused gold Kintsugi-style aesthetic of his mask from the film.
Torso
Black torso with heavy detailed chainmail/mesh silver and dark grey printing, silver belt buckle detail with intricate technical printing, and continuing wrap details on the back.
Legs
Black legs with silver printed chainmail extending down onto the hips and upper legs, with lower legs in plain black (or steel grey depending on exact variant lighting, representing his pleated trousers).
Accessories
Typically comes with a distinctive crossguard lightsaber with a red blade and unique handle molded piece, though no accessory is pictured in the current photo.
Color Scheme
Predominantly black with metallic silver, dark grey, and red accent lines.
Printing Details
Extremely high-detail pad printing featuring complex geometric chainmail patterns, metallic silver accents, and fine red crack lines on the helmet.
Variants
Appears in multiple versions with and without scarred face printing, and various iterations across The Last Generation and Rise of Skywalker waves. This specific version is from the 2015 wave of The Force Awakens.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include scratching on the metallic silver printing of the helmet and torso chainmail. Check for clutch power in the arms and legs, and ensure the head piece has both dual-face expressions intact without fading.
Estimated Value
Estimated used complete value is around $5.00 to $8.00 USD, while new is around $12.00 to $15.00 USD depending on whether the lightsaber accessory is included.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from $30 to $120 USD upon release in 2015.
Compatible Sets
75104 Kylo Ren's Command Shuttle, 75139 Battle on Takodana
Character Background
Kylo Ren, born Ben Solo, is the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, corrupted by Supreme Leader Snoke to lead the First Order and idolize his grandfather, Darth Vader.
Design Notes
Features a specialized two-piece helmet design (inner head and outer helmet/mask) that accurately captures the intimidating aesthetic of the Sequel Trilogy villain.
Similar Minifigures
sw0851 Kylo Ren (The Last Jedi), sw1063 Supreme Leader Kylo Ren (The Rise of Skywalker)
Collectibility
Moderate collectibility as a major villain from the Sequel Trilogy, highly desirable for Star Wars completionists but widely produced.
History
Introduced in the fall of 2015 ahead of the theatrical release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, representing the primary antagonist of the new trilogy era.
Interesting Facts
The helmet printing meticulously replicates the glued-back-together aesthetic of his mask, which was forged using a Japanese kintsugi-inspired visual language.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dark grey or black LEGO baseplate alongside First Order Stormtroopers and Captain Phasma inside a dust-free acrylic case.
Modification Potential
Great for custom Star Wars MOCs, dark side faction dioramas, or purist custom Sith inquisitor builds using the specialized helmet piece.
Overall Assessment
A well-designed, highly detailed minifigure featuring exceptional helmet and torso printing that faithfully represents the character's cinematic debut.