Benny's Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP!

Name: LEGO Benny's Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! 70816
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 70816
Rating: 4.67 (72 reviews)

85 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA2014940 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 85.2 and 98% of owners recommending it, Benny's Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP! is one of the most beloved licensed sets LEGO produced in the 2010s, delivering a feature-packed nostalgic tribute that critics and buyers alike rate as a standout purchase."

Reviewers are nearly unanimous in their enthusiasm for Benny's Spaceship, Spaceship, SPACESHIP!, with the set earning a BrickScore of 85.2 across three sources and an owner rating of 4.67 out of 5 from 72 buyers. The set's nostalgic tribute to 1980s Classic Space LEGO is cited by virtually every reviewer as its defining strength, delivering genuine emotional resonance for adult fans who grew up with that era. Critics and owners align tightly: 98% of LEGO.com buyers would recommend it, and value for money scores 4.58 out of 5.

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LOVED (9)

01Faithful homage to 1980s Classic Space sets, including the worn-helmet Benny minifigure
02Extending wings that reveal spring-loaded missile ports via a single push mechanism
03Large scale (roughly 64 studs long), offering substantial presence on display or in play
04Two detachable mini speeders on the wingtips that fold up and attach cleanly
05Internal command center/cockpit area that can seat multiple minifigures
06Strong minifigure lineup: Benny, Space Wyldstyle, Robo Emmet, Space Unikitty, and the Octan pursuit ship pilot
07Spring-loaded missiles that actually fire
08Sturdy finished model despite its size
09Accurate recreation of the spaceship as seen in The LEGO Movie

CRITICIZED (3)

01Heavy reliance on stickers rather than printed parts, which some reviewers found tedious to apply
02No landing legs included, requiring modification to display it level alongside classic space ships
03Unikitty's head and the cockpit hatch can detach easily during play

What reviewers are saying

"Without a doubt, this set is Awesome!"

Rebrickable Reviews

"this is a 940 piece set highly anticipated"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"Overall I think they have succeeded in bringing classic space right up-to-date."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

928 Galaxy Explorer — The new set has evolved building methods and includes almost 3x more parts than the original Classic Space set. Modern building is more complex with more greebling and details compared to the simpler bottom-up construction of the original. Both have design similarities befitting the theme.

LL 918 — Modern set draws inspiration from these classic space sets that launched the theme; this set is the spiritual successor connecting vintage and new.

LL 924 — Referenced as part of the classic space line that inspired this set's design aesthetic and nostalgic connection.

LL 928 — Part of the original space line that influenced this spaceship's design and target audience of vintage collectors.

The LEGO MovieTier 3Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Without a doubt, this set is Awesome!"

Key Pros

✓Awesome set that combines Classic Space nostalgia with modern building techniques
✓Great playability with four guns, detachable pods, and transforming wings
✓Appeals to all ages - both AFOLs and children

Key Cons

✕Some parts use stickers instead of prints, which can collect fingerprints
✕Robo Pilot's visor falls off easily

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"this is a 940 piece set highly anticipated"

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Overall I think they have succeeded in bringing classic space right up-to-date."

Key Pros

✓Enjoyable, non-repetitive construction with good bag organization (seven numbered bags)
✓No large Technic sub-assemblies
✓Multiple movable/detachable features (wings extend, canopies hinge, radar dish hinges, detachable craft)

Key Cons

✕Bulky, chunky mechanism under the wings detracts from sleekness and overall design
✕Wing underside mechanism visibility spoils the craft's profile

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Investment Layer

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Value drivers

Rebrickable Reviews: Benny - fairly sought after minifig with two face prints and new helmet mold

JANG's LEGO Reviews: EMT with exclusive metallic silver piece of resistance; Astro Kitty with unique space logo printing; Benny as iconic classic space character revival.

Exclusivity

Rebrickable Reviews: Exclusive to The LEGO Movie theme; features unique minifigures and special parts not available elsewhere

JANG's LEGO Reviews: LEGO Movie exclusive set. Unique minifigures including Benny, EMT variant with silver piece of resistance, Astro Kitty. Limited-availability movie tie-in.

Resale

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Likely strong given the cross-appeal to movie fans, classic collectors, and mainstream audience. Motorized mechanism and movie connection suggest longevity.

Brickset Reviews: Not explicitly stated in part 1 review; comments suggest strong collector demand and reluctance to pass on the set, indicating potential aftermarket strength.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (7)

Unikitty - Astro Kitty

$16

Space Wyldstyle

$14

Benny

Robo Pilot

Robo Emmet

Classic Space Droid - Light Bluish Gray and Blue with Trans-Yellow Eye (Benny's Droid)

Classic Space Droid - Light Bluish Gray and Blue with Trans-Red Eye (Benny's Droid)

Standout parts (per reviewers)

New print of the Classic Space logoValue
Great to see a new print of the Classic Space logo as a tribute to the original LL 928 printed part from the Galaxy Explorer
Trans-yellow canopies
Canopies which are new in trans-yellow
Benny's helmetValue
New mold with a fake broken chin strap
Laser engraved 1x4 tile
Special code used to unlock content from The LEGO Movie Videogame. Code unlocked Robo Pilot and Astro Pants in the game.
New type guns
Two guns mounted on top of the hatch, of the new type seen in some 2014 Star Wars sets
Motorized expanding weapon bay mechanism
Hidden in center engine, smooth and well-engineered with no catching; reveals side shooters when deployed

What Owners Say · summarized from 46 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise this set as a must-have spaceship with excellent play features and nostalgic Classic Space design, though some note minor durability and minifigure issues.

COMMON PRAISE

+Extensive play features (extending wings, spring-loaded missiles, detachable pods, hidden compartments)
+Nostalgic Classic Space aesthetic appeals to longtime and new builders
+Large impressive build with exceptional detail and stability
+High-quality minifigures including unique Benny and Unikitty variants

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