NOTE: I purchased the Millennium Falcon (75375) myself, and this review is not sponsored in any way. I strive to always provide my honest opinion on LEGO® products. If you are curious about how I generate scores in this review, I invite you to read about the True North Bricks rating system.
INTRODUCTION
HAAAAAAPPPPY MAY THE 4TH!!! It’s Star Wars day. And to celebrate this nerdiest of fake holidays, I’m reviewin’ some Star Wars. This site is no stranger to some Star Wars content. I myself love me some quality Star Wars – be it in media or brick form. Y’all know I’m basically an Ahsoka Tano stan. And if it’s relating to the Clone Wars, you’ve got my attention. But this time around, you won’t have to deal with my prequel fandom. Instead, we’re going back to the OG classic, Episode IV: A New Hope. Jump into hyperspace with me and let’s take a look at the latest in a looooonnnng line of Millennium Falcons.
SET SPECIFICS
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- NAME: Millennium Falcon
- SET #: 75375
- THEME: Star Wars
- COST: $109.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 921
- COST/BRICK: $0.119
- MINIFIGURES: none
- BRICKS/FIG: N/a
- RELEASE DATE: March 1, 2024
- BUILD TIME: 163 mins
- COST/MIN: $0.67
- DIMENSIONS: 13 cm (high) x 24 cm (wide) x 19 cm (deep)
QUICK REVIEW
OVERALL SCORE: 89%
WHAT I LIKED: Great accuracy and an excellent scale make this a wonderful display piece. It’s also a surprisingly decent deal with very desirable cost-per-brick and cost-per-minute values.
WHAT I LIKED LESS: Certain spots have some gaps, but that can’t be helped at this size. A minifigure would have been great, but the lack of any helps keeps the cost low and focuses just on the vehicle.
VALUE: 92%
Excellent cost/brick and cost/minute scores make for a great value, especially for this IP
BUILD: 90%
Quite a fun and entertaining build. Plenty of nice techniques and very good accuracy for this scale
MINIFIGURES: N/A
There are no minifigures in this set
ENTERTAINMENT: 85%
A perfect display piece for any Star Wars collector and fan. Great new subtheme starting
FULL REVIEW
VALUE: 92%
SUMMARY:
This set represents a surprisingly good value! For a Star Wars set, it’s quite reasonable for its cost-per-brick stat. At $0.12 per piece, it’s nicely under the average of $0.14 – $0.15 seen in most sets today. The higher piece count and decently intricate build also gives a decent amount of construction time. Overall, a good draw for those looking for extra value in their purchases.
Value Score Breakdown:
Well, this is a pleasant surprise: a very reasonable cost-per-brick value. LEGO®️ Star Wars is not a cheap IP nowadays. Our average cost/brick sits at approximately $0.148. That nets an 80% score. It’s certainly closer to the observable average for the brand overall. The Millennium Falcon (75375) has an MSRP of $109.99 CAD, translating to a pretty decent cost/brick of $0.119. With 921 pieces, that’s a score of 90%. I’m already happy 😊. We can probably attribute some of this to the absence of minifigures. Which, honestly, if it helps keep the cost down on some sets, then it’s worth it.
Building the fastest hunk-of-junk in the galaxy takes surprisingly more time than expected. It’s not a large model, but I have a final construction time of 163 minutes. With those 900+ pieces, I get a cost/minute of $0.67 for a score of 93%! Another solid percentage….should I be suspicious? Mileage always varies on build times, but I do think this one will take up a good enough chunk of time to make it worthwhile. No one wants a shorty-quick build. Taking both scores together we get a final (and awesome) value of 92%.
Falcon Economics
So not to exaggerate, but this is like, the 400th LEGO®️ Millennium Falcon. Actually . . . (*checks notes*), closer to 15. Looking on Bricklink.com you will see 35 listings: roughly 12 system sets, with the remainder being Advent Calendars, promotional items or miscellaneous merch. Still, 14 sets is pretty wild. As you would expect, prices and cost/brick rise steadily over the years. With this 25th anniversary midi-scale ship, you’re really getting a decent price and value over all. It’s the first Falcon in years to come in under $0.12 per piece. So if you’re a bargain hunter, don’t sleep on this one.
| Set Name | Set # | Release Date | Piece Count | Price | Cost/Brick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Falcon (Ep IV) | 7191 | July 1, 2000 | 663 | $100 USD | $0.150 USD |
| Millennium Falcon (Ep V) | 4504 | June 1, 2004 | 985 | $100 USD | $0.102 USD |
| UCS Millennium Falcon | 10179 | Oct 1, 2007 | 5197 | $499.99 USD | $0.096 USD |
| Midi-scale Millennium Falcon | 7778 | Jul 1, 2009 | 356 | $39.99 USD | $0.112 USD |
| Millennium Falcon (Ep IV) | 7965 | Jun 1, 2011 | 1254 | $179.99 CAD | $0.144 CAD |
| Millennium Falcon Microfighter | 75030 | Jan 1, 2014 | 94 | $12.99 CAD | $0.138 CAD |
| Millennium Falcon (Ep VII) | 75105 | Sep 4, 2015 | 1329 | $179.99 CAD | $0.135 CAD |
| UCS Millennium Falcon | 75192 | Oct 1, 2017 | 7541 | $1049.99 CAD | $0.139 CAD |
| Millennium Fighter Microfighter | 75193 | Jan 1, 2018 | 92 | $12.99 CAD | $0.141 CAD |
| Kessel Run Millennium Falcon | 75212 | Apr 20, 2018 | 1414 | $199.99 CAD | $0.141 CAD |
| Millennium Falcon (Ep IX) | 75257 | Oct 4, 2019 | 1351 | $209.99 CAD | $0.155 CAD |
| Millennium Falcon Microfighter | 75295 | Jan 1, 2021 | 101 | $13.99 CAD | $0.139 CAD |
BUILD: 90%
SUMMARY:
Even at this scale, the Falcon uses some great build techniques. There’s also enough of a challenge to earn that 18+ rating. The accuracy is commendable at this size, and it’s a decently lengthy construction. This mid size is the perfect sweet-spot for collectors who want detail but lack display space.
Build Score Breakdown:
The Millennium Falcon (75375) comes in a standard 18+ packaging. Our hero ship is front-and-centre on the box with ye olde greebling border. Inside you will find 11 numbered bags, a trans blue flex tube (a new colouring) and a 182 page instruction book. And, are you ready for this? NO stickers. Not a one. I don’t hate the stickers, but I’m definitely happier without any to awkwardly apply. The instructions have some fun trivia and insights into the ship, designers and the theme overall. I always appreciate those little extra tidbits of content.
Excellent Assembly
The build comes together nicely. You start construction with the central spine, eventually connecting sub-assemblies and portions to it. No doubt most Falcons go this route. It’s fun to see the similarities between this and its UCS cousin. If you haven’t already, read Tom’s UCS Millennium Falcon (75192) review. And also check out his in-depth build journal for a lot of insights. We’re clearly not looking at the same size, but the basics are intriguingly similar. Connections are strong and you get some clever insight into multiple techniques.
Unlike the other anniversary sets, the Falcon gets its display stand midway through the build (bag 7 if you’re curious). Given the construction on top and bottom, it’s easier to get it off the surface. Concurrently, it’s the only stand that you build on an angle. It looks amazing and makes sense to get a better view when on display. And it’s simply done; place a pin on one end and anchor on the other. It’s sturdy, secure and gets the job done. A small name plaque (printed of course) can found on the front. Love this consistency across multiple sets and themes.
One of my favourite build techniques is how the plate assemblies attach. Each one is essentially flat, but they snap together with ball joints or clips, sloping slightly. Doing so creates a subtle angle. It would probably be fine if it was flat, but this is a nice touch. It adds quite a bit visually and it demonstrates some cool brick engineering. It’s not perfect however. There are gaps between sections. A few are very noticeable and I can see that bothering some folk. I don’t think it ruins or takes away from the final presentation though. I feel like construction is sturdy even with so many hinged plates. Don’t drop it mind you but she feels secure, which is a bonus.
Smugglers Compartments
Who here likes a good easter egg in their set? I love ’em. And when you got IPs with decades of lore, there’s lots to draw from to make fun surprises. The Millennium Falcon comes with three. As you build the main body, you put together some famous scenes. Check em out below. Can you tell what they are without reading the captions? Now at this scale it’s just some stacked studs, but dang it if it don’t work brilliantly. They get covered up as you build though. Although you’ll never see them again, it’s a charming inclusion. Each of the 25th anniversary sets comes with a similar easter egg, but just one. Even the Executor Super Star Destroyer (75356) has a hidden surprise (and a great one too!). I love that this is a standard feature in all the midi-scale ships so far.
New & Notable
The Millennium Falcon is a sticker free space. I said it earlier, and it bears repeating. That’s pretty wild for a Star Wars set. Any patterns are printed elements – most of which are exclusive to this set. Only the 2×2 round tile with the grill/vent print is an existing piece. A 1×1 round tile lets our crew play holo chess (Dejarik). Funnily enough it is not debuting here despite how accurate it looks. It first shows up in 2023’s NASA Mars Rover Perseverance (42158). A new part makes a grand reveal here too; a 2×4 brick with 45° slope. Our one and only recolour is an 18L corrugated hose, now in trans blue. It’s the perfect piece for the hyperdrive engine – when it’s actually working of course. 😏
I really like this build. A LOT. It’s just the right size. It’s just complicated enough to be intricate, but never difficult or frustrating. The designers have put a wonderful amount of detail in a small frame. It all comes together brilliantly. Not only that, it’s screen accurate with lots of nice greebling and well-scaled to keep essential shapes and dimensions. Honestly, modern parts make so many great designs possible nowadays. Aside from the odd gap in the plates, this is an excellent build and a big recommend from me. My final build score is 90%.
MINIFIGURES: N/A
SUMMARY:
This set does not contain any minifigures.
ENTERTAINMENT: 85%
SUMMARY:
One of the best display pieces for this theme in a while. Great detail and shelf presence. A wonderful subtheme that will look great all together. Younger builders can get some play out of this, but only just – and carefully. Celebrating the IPs 25th anniversary also adds a great collectible element to this and all the current wave of sets.
Entertainment Score Breakdown:
Fun fact: this is my first and only Millennium Falcon LEGO®️ set. I’m not drawn in by the play sets. The microfighters are unremarkable (but cute). And the UCS releases are enormous and expensive. Midi-scale is easily one of the best ideas for Star Wars sets. Play-scale sets run the whole spectrum of sizes. When it comes to nice display sets however, it’s go big or go, well, not home, but you get the point. For shear manageability and display, this is the way (heh). This is an amazing display model; perfect for a die-hard or casual fan. Concurrently, it strikes that that happy balance for “affordable nerd gift”. It’s got nostalgia in spades as it’s one of the most famous ships in sci-fi.
Don’t let the 18+ tag fool you though, you can still play with this. Kinda. It won’t survive aggressive handling, but it’s got swooshability. Younger builders will be tempted to take this sucker into lightspeed, just try and add some supervision. It easily detaches from the display base. So if young Solo needs to go for a spin, you won’t have to worry as much. Building this may prove a challenge, but given it’s Star Wars, it should appeal to a broad age range.
Celebrate Good Times. Well, come on!
The Aluminum Fal – er, pardon me – Millennium Falcon is one of three sets to release under the new “Starship Collection” subtheme. It’s also one of the first sets to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of LEGO®️ Star Wars. It’s crazy to think it’s been this long; a really big milestone! And it wouldn’t be a Star Wars anniversary without some kind of printed brick. It’s a fun detail we saw last year with the 40th Anniversary of Return of the Jedi and the 20th Anniversary of The Clone Wars. For this series, it’s R2-D2 projecting a hologram brick. It’s printed on a 4×4 brick with a 1×4 tile topper. Super simple, but adds a great collectible element to the whole series.
Aside from the exclusive printed tiles, there’s not much here for MOC makers to take note of. It’s pretty standard pieces in gray and other gray. Parts hoarders can definitely find use for any piece, but until this goes on sale, I don’t see it needing to make your list. Unless you’re building some rockwork? Ultimately this set is for all us Star Wars fans and collectors. It’s a great shelf piece and it looks amazing next to the other ships in this collection. Seeing them together is amazing. That consistency of scale and detail is fantastic. I’m giving the Falcon a final entertainment score of 85%.
CONCLUSION: 89%
This is probably the fairest and most well rounded Millennium Falcon set in….well ever?? And while there are no minifigures, and playability is low, it makes up for any failings with a decent price and accurate detailing. She looks awesome on a shelf next to the other sets in this new (and hopefully expanding) Starships Collection. If, like me, you didn’t already have a Falcon model, this is one to definitely consider. The final score is an awesome 89%.
And there we have it Star Wars nerds. I really hope this collection continues – I would LOVE to see so many other ships in midi-scale. A classic Star Destroyer would be amazing. A Venator-class, a Mon Calamari ship, it really goes on. But what do you think of this set? Are you excited for this scale? What ships would draw you in? How many Falcons do you have? Comment below and in all the usual places. Thanks as always for reading and until next time, keep on brickin’. 🧱
– Frank
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