
"Project Hail Mary earns a Recommended rating at a BrickScore of 71.9, but its 4.9-out-of-5 owner score across 389 ratings suggests the mechanical centrifuge feature and printed-only pieces resonate deeply with buyers who take the plunge at $99.99."
Project Hail Mary (11389) earns a Recommended verdict with a BrickScore of 71.9, and owner enthusiasm runs considerably hotter: 389 buyers across Amazon, LEGO.com, and Walmart average 4.9 out of 5, with value-for-money rated 4.47 out of 5. Reviewers consistently highlight the working centrifuge mechanism and the first-ever Ryan Gosling minifigure as highlights, while noting that the Technic-heavy construction may not suit every builder. The film tie-in gives it broad appeal beyond traditional LEGO fans.


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"Project Hail Mary occupies strange territory in the Icons lineup, it's a licensed property that most LEGO builders under 30 have never heard of, based on a book released in 2021 with minimal mainstream visibility. That a…"
The Earl of Bricks
"Getting a LEGO set based on a new film that's not animated or from a major franchise is highly unusual, but welcome."
The Brothers Brick"Project Hail Mary occupies strange territory in the Icons lineup, it's a licensed property that most LEGO builders under 30 have never heard of, based on a book released in 2021 with minimal mainstream visibility. That alone makes this set a risk."

"Getting a LEGO set based on a new film that's not animated or from a major franchise is highly unusual, but welcome."


Amazon4.9
LEGO.com4.9