Death Star Troopers

"A figure-driven battle pack that earns its Mixed Reviews BrickScore of 66.1 by delivering genuinely new and previously rare minifigs but pairing them with a disappointing cannon build and divisive stud-launching weapons. If you wanted the Death Star Gunners or Imperial Royal Guards, this was the easiest entry point; if you were hoping for a compelling build, you will be let down."

Reviewers are largely split on this 2014 Star Wars battle pack: critics score it a 60.9 (Mixed Reviews) mostly on the strength of its minifigures, while owner ratings are warmer at 4.22 out of 5 across 42 buyers. The Death Star Gunners with their brand-new helmet molds and the updated Imperial Royal Guards are the clear draw, but the small cannon build and value-for-money (aspect score 51) leave critics underwhelmed. Most agree it is worth one or two copies for the figures, but the mixed-feelings territory is earned.

Where they split: Critics assign a 60.9 Mixed Reviews score while 92% of LEGO.com owner-raters say they would recommend the set and the overall owner average is 4.22 out of 5. The gap reflects that buyers who wanted the figures were satisfied, while more analytical reviewers penalized weak parts value, the limited cannon, and non-canonical blaster design.