Wear it, mount it, or display it — Darth Vader’s chest box is here!
Description
Darth Vader – LEGO’s Ultimate Dark Side Tribute
Some MOCs are fun. Some are stylish. And then there’s this: the life-sustaining, mechanically intimidating Darth Vader Chest Plate. One of the most iconic elements in Star Wars costume design, now brought to life in the form of bricks.
This isn’t just a flat panel. It’s Vader’s life support console. It’s buttons, lights, toggles, and tubes — the technology that keeps the Dark Lord alive, reimagined in LEGO. With metallic rods, angled slopes, and those unforgettable red and gray toggles, this MOC is all about detail and dimension.
Recreating a Galactic Icon in LEGO
Designing this piece was an exercise in symmetry, texture, and smart part usage. The metallic rod effects and the toggles all come together to tell a silent story: one of fear, power, and the Dark Side. The small touches like golden corner pieces and silver highlights elevate the look from a simple plate to a wearable artifact of galactic rule.
I wanted it to feel wearable, displayable, or even mountable next to your favorite Star Wars scenes and figures. Whether you’re a Star Wars fan, maybe a cosplayer, or just a MOC collector with Sith tendencies, this one’s for you.
Would you build it? Got ideas to improve the toggles or wirework? I’m always open to feedback from fellow Jedi, bounty hunters, and brick fans.
May the 4th be with you; Always.
Build Details
- Model designed by: Eduardo Sousa
- Total parts: 430
- Colors: Dominantly black with silver details, plus blue and red toggles, and gold slope accents for flair.
- Created using: LPub3D; LeoCAD
