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Kamino Training Facility

Name: LEGO Kamino Training Facility 40765
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40765
Rating: 4.07 (61 reviews)

83 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2025190 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

Expert reviews

5analyzed

Owner ratings

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"One of the most celebrated Star Wars gift-with-purchase sets in memory, the Kamino Training Facility earns its 83.1 BrickScore on the strength of three truly exceptional exclusive Clone Cadet minifigures, with the niche KE-8 Enforcer as a welcome bonus, even if its side builds are simpler than collectors might hope."

The Kamino Training Facility (40765) earned a strong BrickScore of 83.1 (Highly Recommended) and near-unanimous praise from expert reviewers, driven almost entirely by its three exclusive Clone Cadet minifigures: the first-ever production of these figures with dual-molded legs and printed arms. Owner ratings average 4.07 out of 5 across 61 reviews, with a visible split between collectors who see it as among the best May the Fourth sets ever made and buyers frustrated by LEGO's decision to re-release what was originally positioned as a limited promotional item.

Where they split: Expert reviewers are highly aligned on quality and value. The main tension sits in owner ratings: enthusiastic collectors who secured it through the original May 4th promotion rate it extremely highly, while a vocal minority of LEGO.com reviewers gave 1-2 stars specifically in reaction to the re-release, not the product itself. The 65% would-recommend rate on LEGO.com (lower than the 4.07 average would suggest) reflects this non-product-quality complaint.

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LOVED (6)

01Three exclusive Clone Cadet minifigures with dual-molded legs, printed arms, and accurate detail, their first LEGO appearance since 2002
02K8 Enforcer ship with rotating thrusters, foldable landing gear, and opening cockpit
03SNOT techniques and inverted builds give the ship genuine craft beyond typical GWP construction
04Sand blue interior with trans-light blue accents on the Enforcer cockpit
05Clever barricade construction with integrated blaster storage
06Exceptional value proposition as a free gift with $160 purchase, described by multiple reviewers as feeling like a free battle pack

CRITICIZED (6)

01Tower and barricade side builds are overly simplistic, resembling early-2000s LEGO design
02K8 Enforcer proportions are distorted relative to on-screen reference, with the lower section too large
03No display stand included; the Enforcer cannot stand independently without the foldable base deployed
04No Kaminoan minifigure despite the cockpit appearing designed to hold one
05Clone cadets may be wearing barracks attire rather than accurate training outfits, a minor accuracy concern
06Limited cockpit interior detail

What reviewers are saying

"Dare I say it, this might be one of the greatest Lego Star Wars gift with purchases of all time. Holy cow."

Solid Brix Studios

"this is definitely one of the most unique GWPs we've ever gotten"

Five Lonely Clones

"These really deliver. They look so good with dual molded legs and arm printing. I just can't believe a gift with purchase for Lego Star Wars has gotten this kind of great treatment."

MandRproductions

"I think this is among the best May the Fourth sets produced to date."

Brickset Reviews

"if you spend 160 EUR/USD on any Star Wars set, excluding pre-orders, then you get it for free!"

RacingBrick

Ecosystem

Clone and Droid Battle Pack — Similar box size, footprint, and approximate piece count, though the battle pack has slightly more complexity. Positioned as comparable value proposition but as a free gift rather than purchased item.

UCS Slave I — Clone cadets in this set include dual-molded legs, a detail notably absent from the Boba Fett minifigure in the UCS set, indicating LEGO listened to fan feedback

Last year's GWP (droid carrier) — The droid carrier is objectively the better set with cooler, more intriguing design and more recognizable vehicle and figures. However, the Kamino set works better as a GWP because it's more niche and less recognizable, whereas the droid carrier would have been more successful as a regular retail set. The choice between them comes down to personal preference.

2022 Lars Homestead May 4th set — Reviewer notes 40765 is first May 4th minifigs since Lars Homestead; this set far exceeds that standard by including three exclusive clone cadets with premium printing.

Star WarsTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 5

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Solid Brix Studios

Expert Video Source

BUY

"Dare I say it, this might be one of the greatest Lego Star Wars gift with purchases of all time. Holy cow."

Key Pros

✓Three exclusive clone cadet minifigures with arm printing and dual-molded legs
✓Accurate to Star Wars canon (Attack of the Clones and Clone Wars)
✓K8 Enforcer ship with rotating turrets and opening cockpit

Key Cons

✕Very limited availability (May 1-4 promotion only)
✕Requires $160 minimum purchase threshold

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Five Lonely Clones

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BUY

"this is definitely one of the most unique GWPs we've ever gotten"

Key Pros

✓First clone cadet minifigures with exceptional detail including printed arms and dual molded legs
✓Niche set works well as a GWP rather than a standard retail release
✓Main ship (Kaminoan Enforcer) has intriguing, well-realized design that translates well from source material

Key Cons

✕Clone cadet minifigures appear to be in sleeping/barracks outfits rather than training outfits, creating minor accuracy concerns
✕Tower build is overly simplistic and lacks effort; looks like it came from early 2000s designs

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MandRproductions

Expert Video Source

BUY

"These really deliver. They look so good with dual molded legs and arm printing. I just can't believe a gift with purchase for Lego Star Wars has gotten this kind of great treatment."

Key Pros

✓Three exclusive clone cadet minifigures for first time since 2002
✓Premium minifigure quality (dual-molded legs, arm printing) for a May 4th promo
✓Unique K8 Enforcer build from niche Attack of the Clones reference

Key Cons

✕Training turret and barrier builds feel 'extra' and overly blocky; resemble early-2000s LEGO design
✕Box art uses Clone Wars key art instead of proper Attack of the Clones (Vader) box art for Episode II set

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"I think this is among the best May the Fourth sets produced to date."

Key Pros

✓Exceptional Clone Cadet minifigures with dual-molded legs and printed arm details
✓Nicely designed training facility with accurate detailing
✓Clever barricade construction with blaster storage

Key Cons

✕KE-8 Enforcer proportions are drastically exaggerated and distorted
✕Vehicle bulkier section far too big compared to source material

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RacingBrick

Expert Video Source

BUY

"if you spend 160 EUR/USD on any Star Wars set, excluding pre-orders, then you get it for free!"

Key Pros

✓Nice SNOT techniques
✓inverted builds and moving parts
✓foldable base for stability

Key Cons

✕Not a super popular ship or scene from Episode II

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Value drivers

Solid Brix Studios: Clone Cadet minifigure - exclusive to this GWP, features unique arm printing and dual-molded legs not seen before in such limited releases

Five Lonely Clones: Clone Cadets - first ever production of these minifigures with detailed printing and dual molded legs

Exclusivity

Solid Brix Studios: Gift with purchase exclusive; requires $160 minimum purchase of LEGO Star Wars sets during May 1-4, 2025 promotion; available online and in LEGO stores

Five Lonely Clones: LEGO GWP (gifts with purchase); $160 minimum spend threshold on LEGO Star Wars sets May 1-5, 2025

Resale

Solid Brix Studios: Reviewer expects strong aftermarket demand and potential for this set to become highly sought-after. Clone cadet minifigures specifically will be popular figures. Reviewer personally wants 5-10 copies for the minifigures alone.

Five Lonely Clones: As a GWP with modest 190 pieces, likely to have limited secondary market value unless clone cadet exclusivity drives demand

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Clone Cadet

$13

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Dual-molded legs (black and red)Value
Rare in gift with purchase sets; same mold previously used only on LEGO Santa Claus minifigure. Shows LEGO listened to fans and went extra mile.
Arm-printed clone cadet torsoValue
Unexpected arm printing on a figure in a limited-time free set; reviewer emphasizes this is particularly impressive given the set's temporary nature.
Hairpiece (same as UCS Django Starship)
Reused mold from recent UCS set
Clone Cadet torso and arms with printingValue
Printed arms and dual molded legs on clone cadets; extra detail for accuracy
Rotating thrusters
Thrusters on the Kaminoan Enforcer ship can rotate around and lock into position for different display options
Folding ship extension
Long piece on bottom of ship can fold down completely straight to match Episode II flying position, then fold back up for display

What Owners Say

Owners who received this as a May the 4th GWP love the exclusive minifigures and compact build, but a substantial portion of later reviewers are angry that LEGO re-released the set, which they feel undermines its exclusivity and rewards early buyers unfairly.

COMMON PRAISE

+Three exclusive Clone Wars-era minifigures with strong printing praised as the main draw
+Fun compact build with a spinning blaster turret and weapon rack adding play value
+Considered excellent value when obtained free with a qualifying purchase
+Unique subject matter (training facility with unarmored clones) appreciated by Clone Wars fans

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Re-release after being marketed as a May the 4th exclusive angered many collector buyers, who feel deceived and say it will stop them buying future GWPs early
−Build stability concerns: large side sections reportedly held by only a single 2x1 stud on each side
−One instance of yellowed pieces reported fresh out of the box
−Turret tower felt too short to some owners, and piece count seen as low

exclusive GWP backlashstrong minifiguresClone Wars subjectcollector trust issuecompact fun build

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.4

26 reviews

70%

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