Recently, I watched "The Empire Strikes Back" with the kids for the first time, and the lone, persistent question they had was, "Why did they make Luke wear a giant diaper when he was hurt?"
This was not the question I was expecting, nor was it the question I was prepared to answer.
The Lego Hoth Medical Chamber set (#75203) is also not equipped to address that query, but it's a fun little build that captures an iconic moment in the Star Wars canon.
Coming in at 255 pieces, this Echo Base infirmary features a rotating examination chair, bed/cubby area, wash station, and various storage and cabinetry. The set also includes rudimentary tools like syringes, a bottle, cup, and scissors.
The first of two highlights for me was the fact that this is a fold-out model, which is really cool and allows you to change the orientation of how you'd like to use the set. The bacta tank (and the foundation for my kids' confusion) was the other bright spot, with a clever way to accessing the tank.
The set came with four unique minifigures, which adds to the value of the build. Princess Leia in her Hoth vest and Luke Skywalker, sporting a black eye and (apparently) Pampers after being captured by the Wampa, were the most recognizable figures. However, the 2-1B medical droid was a hit in my household, and the FX-7 medical assistant droid added a nice touch.
Admittedly, this build did not have a ton of bells and whistles, with some feedback from hardcore fans that the lack of stickers and design elements made this set very plain and utilitarian (kind of like an infirmary, when you think about it).
But for me, this set was procured to serve as the center piece for a sprawling Hoth planet that we've created during quasi-quarantine. So from the standpoint of being the hub to build around, this set is an ideal addition, was exactly as expected -- and helped redirect any further questions about Star Wars diapers.
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