Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D

Name: LEGO Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D 10356
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 10356
Rating: 4.58 (641 reviews)

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB20253,600 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

641

Consensus

HOLD

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D is a landmark set for Star Trek fans, earning a BrickScore of 75 and a 4.58 out of 5 owner average across 641 ratings through exceptional ship engineering, a complete TNG minifigure roster, and hidden canonical detail that rewards patient builders. The price is steep at $399.99, but the build experience and display impact make it a justified purchase for the audience it was built to serve."

The Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D is one of the most enthusiastically received LEGO sets in recent memory among its target audience, earning a BrickScore of 75 and near-unanimous owner praise across 641 ratings at an average of 4.58 out of 5. Reviewers and owners alike celebrated the engineering achievement of capturing the ship's iconic curves at 3,600 pieces, the exceptional minifigure lineup, and the depth of hidden canonical detail inside the build. At $399.99 and $0.11 per piece, value opinions varied but owners rated value for money at 4.06 out of 5, suggesting most buyers feel the price is justified for what the set delivers.

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LOVED (10)

01Exceptional engineering of the saucer's curved oval silhouette using clipped sections and octagonal inner geometry
02Detachable saucer section with tongue-and-groove and peg-lock mechanism
03Outstanding minifigure selection covering the core TNG cast, with detailed uniform colors and expressive faces
04Spot the cat minifigure included
05Hidden Easter eggs and canonical interior references lifted from Michael Okuda's actual Enterprise-D cutaway designs
06Brick-built stand that doubles as a construction aid for accessing the underside
07Separate minifigure display stand included
08Smooth, stud-light finish gives the ship a convincingly realistic look
09Impressive size and weight as a display centerpiece
10Old-style 'dustbuster' phaser for Worf with an extra included

CRITICIZED (5)

01Some repetition in later build stages, particularly building the top saucer sections
02Fact plate and some accessories are loose rather than attached to the stand
03A typo on an interior sticker was noted by at least one owner, who delayed completing that section awaiting a replacement
04Some sections, particularly the underside of the saucer, are non-intuitive to assemble
05Size and weight make it a display-only piece rather than something that can be easily handled

What reviewers are saying

"the structural design makes it one of the most impressive LEGO builds of 2025 for me"

RacingBrick

"The engineering in this set is miraculous. And I think it's very, very, very heavily underrated."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"Extremely accurate if I'm being honest. I think it looks really good. You know, there is some nitpicks to make about the model, but overall, I'm very impressed with this."

Solid Brix Studios

Ecosystem

other premium sets (general) — The value is not unreasonable compared to other premium sets, which have shown far worse value in some cases.

big Star Wars sets (general) — Unlike most big Star Wars sets, the Enterprise-D has no Technic skeleton inside, relying instead on plate-based construction and clever clip/ball connections for structural integrity.

Star Wars Razer Crest UCS — Both take up relatively similar footprint on desk from certain angles; Razer Crest has more depth and detail but Enterprise holds its own in terms of presence.

Goonies LEGO set — Potential cross-shopping if fan of both properties; different scales and themes.

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Consensus

HOLD

RacingBrick

Expert Video Source

"the structural design makes it one of the most impressive LEGO builds of 2025 for me"

Key Pros

✓Fantastic final appearance and display presence
✓Great build experience with clever geometry and innovative techniques
✓Impressive structural design with no internal Technic skeleton

Key Cons

✕Heavy use of stickers, especially problematic on larger pieces and matte surfaces
✕Typo on one sticker: 'boldy' instead of 'boldly'

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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HOLD

"The engineering in this set is miraculous. And I think it's very, very, very heavily underrated."

Key Pros

✓Miraculous engineering allowing saucer section to separate and entire ship to be removed from stand
✓Surprising simplicity of build for an 18+ set; feels more like 9+
✓Overall proportions and shaping captured exceptionally well

Key Cons

✕High price point ($400 USD) feels unattainable for average fans
✕Uses stickers instead of all prints for a high-end collector set

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Solid Brix Studios

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WAIT FOR SALE

"Extremely accurate if I'm being honest. I think it looks really good. You know, there is some nitpicks to make about the model, but overall, I'm very impressed with this."

Key Pros

✓Extremely accurate to on-screen Next Generation Enterprise design
✓Nine excellent minifigures with special molds and double-sided faces
✓Some innovative part repurposing (Speed Champion windshield pieces, Super Mario trans-red piece)

Key Cons

✕Heavy reliance on stickers rather than printed pieces for exterior details (lack of windows on saucer/bottom)
✕Very repetitive build experience, especially at saucer stage

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Buy now (4)Wait for sale (0)

Value drivers

RacingBrick: The exclusive minifigure lineup with new prints and molds (Wesley's sweater, Guinan's hat, Worf's headpiece) may drive collector interest and resale value.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Seven minifigures including primary characters from The Next Generation increase collectibility, though this is not explicitly discussed as a value driver

Exclusivity

RacingBrick: First LEGO Star Trek set, 18+ display model, Icons theme

JANG's LEGO Reviews: LEGO exclusive set of the first official Star Trek theme

Resale

Solid Brix Studios: Potential for appreciation if set is successful and leads to expanded Star Trek line. Limited GWP creates short-term demand spike. Once GWP retired, resale value may stabilize or decline unless set becomes discontinued quickly. Reviewer notes: 'LEGO's not going to make more Star Trek sets unless this bad boy sells well. So, if you want more Star Trek, ultimately the sales of this are going to be a make or break whether we see more in the future or not.'

Rebrickable Reviews: Reviewer expects strong aftermarket growth upon retirement, advising purchase before it retires because price will increase significantly

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (9)

Captain Jean-Luc Picard

$29

Dr. Beverly Crusher

$26

Lieutenant Commander Data

$26

Lieutenant Worf

$26

Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge

$25

Commander William Riker

$23

Counsellor Deanna Troi

$20

Guinan

$19

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Light bluish grey inverted arch piecesValue
Nine of these appear side by side forming an interesting curved structure, looking like they belong in a Castle set but used innovatively here
Printed windscreen elementsValue
Used for the deflector dish, mounted from the inner side; apparently the graphic designer had several iterations to get this right
Transparent tiles
Used in studs connections holding the hull halves together, only place where stud connections are used for this purpose
Printed plaqueValue
A nice Star Trek-style print, different from the usual tile piece
Two new bow pieces
Both printed with windows on the rim of the saucer; serve a structural role
Red and yellow Technic cross-axles
Used to join the two halves of the ship

What Owners Say · summarized from 50 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Overwhelming fan enthusiasm for a long-awaited Star Trek set with impressive engineering and detail, though build complexity, quality control issues, and premium pricing frustrate some buyers.

COMMON PRAISE