Kevin & Dug

"Kevin and Dug scores a BrickScore of 72.1 (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 72.1 (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.