LEGO Reviews Disney43290

Kevin & Dug

Name: LEGO Kevin & Dug 43290
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 43290
Rating: 4.9 (164 reviews)

65 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB2025628 pcsHigh agreement · 86%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

164

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Mixed Reviews

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Kevin and Dug scores a BrickScore of 64.7 (Mixed Reviews), but 164 owners gave it 4.9 out of 5, the strongest owner signal in this batch. The set wins on character likeness, nostalgia, and display charm; the Mixed Reviews designation reflects the thinner build experience and value-per-piece calculus rather than any flaw in execution."

The 43290 Kevin and Dug from the Disney Up theme earns a BrickScore of 64.7 (Mixed Reviews), with moderate agreement across its review sources. Owner response is one of the strongest in this batch: 164 ratings average 4.9 out of 5 across Amazon, Walmart, and LEGO.com, and LEGO.com's own value-for-money signal is 4.8 out of 5. The expert BrickScore reflects some hesitation on value (47.9), build experience (55), and playability (53.3) despite the strong design aesthetics score of 72.3 and display score of 71.5. All review data in this batch comes from LEGO.com owner reviews; the tier designation of Mixed Reviews reflects the expert aggregation rather than owner sentiment, which leans notably positive.

Where they split: The notable divergence here is between the expert BrickScore of 64.7 (Mixed Reviews) and the 4.9 out of 5 owner average across 164 ratings, one of the highest owner scores in this batch. The split likely reflects the difference between analytical criteria (playability depth, build engagement, value-per-piece) and the emotional resonance the Up characters deliver. Critics find the set adequate but not exceptional; owners who love the source material are overwhelmingly satisfied.

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LOVED (9)

01Strong character likeness: Kevin and Dug closely match their appearances in the Up film
02Removable cone of shame on Dug is a charming, appreciated detail
03Accessible build for families: an 8-year-old completing it independently is a recurring data point
04Moveable figures with good articulation after assembly
05Kevin's accessories, including the chocolate bar and a small opening adventure book
06Colorful, eye-catching finished models that work well as display pieces
07LEGO Builder App with 3D interactive instructions praised by multiple buyers
08Kevin described as larger than expected by several reviewers, adding to perceived value
09Cone of shame removability appreciated for those who prefer the figure without it

CRITICIZED (4)

01Expert value-for-money consensus of 47.9 suggests critics find $59.99 for 628 pieces ($0.096 per piece) a stretch
02Expert playability consensus of 53.3 indicates limited ongoing play value once the build is complete
03Build experience consensus of 55 is below average for the theme, suggesting the build may feel less engaging than the finished figures
04A small number of owner reviews note the build goes quickly and the finished product has limited interactive features beyond posing

What reviewers are saying

"Wonderfully colourful and expressive models of two beloved Pixar characters"

Brickset Reviews

"I'm left a bit underwhelmed by this set."

Rebrickable Reviews

Ecosystem

43272 Heihei — Could work well together as character models from animated films

House and Brickheadz Up sets — This is one of three Up sets. The House and Brickheadz sets did not disappoint, which raised expectations for this set, but this one fails to meet them. Reviewer was so uncertain about this set they avoided getting the House set due to emotional attachment to the movie.

DisneyTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Wonderfully colourful and expressive models of two beloved Pixar characters"

Key Pros

✓Wonderfully colourful and expressive models
✓Both creatures' likenesses captured well
✓Kevin's varied colour palette with around a dozen shades

Key Cons

✕Slightly expensive at full price
✕Kevin is top-heavy and requires stand with Technic pins

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Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

SKIP

"I'm left a bit underwhelmed by this set."

Key Pros

✓Kevin's torso is more interesting with great use of new slopes
✓Dug's nose is well-designed
✓Kevin features a rigid base to stand on

Key Cons

✕Dug's build is boring
✕Dug has limited articulation in final model

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

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Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Disney-licensed set

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Donkey Kong's feet repurposed for Dug's paws
Repurposed element that works well as realistic paws
Custom cone piece for Dug's 'cone of shame'
New part not previously available in other sets
Red balloon piece
Used in the display stand assembly
Teal tulip heads
Form Kevin's crown as part of her plumage design
116116 Sheet, Dog Cone
New part
7324 Brick Round 1 x 1 D. Tube with 45° Elbow and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at Each End
New color: Black

What Owners Say · summarized from 31 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly love this LEGO set for its faithful UP character replication, engaging build experience, and playable finished figures, with minor frustrations around instruction clarity and missing stickers.

COMMON PRAISE

+Cute, colorful, and accurate character designs from UP movie
+Easy-to-follow instructions with helpful LEGO Builder App support
+Sturdy, poseable figures with moving parts (Dug's legs, Kevin's wings and beak)
+Substantial size and value for the piece count

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Missing stickers unavailable through standard customer support channels
−Instruction diagrams lack highlighting for dark-colored pieces, making placement unclear
−Hinge visibility on book and wings could be better hidden

UP movie fansFamily building experiencePlayable display setKid-friendly difficultyEco-friendly paper packaging

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.9

79 reviews

95%