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Carbon-Freezing Chamber

Name: LEGO Carbon-Freezing Chamber 75137
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75137
Rating: 4.69 (1083 reviews)

43 · SKIP ITINVESTMENT GRADE: C2016231 pcsHigh agreement · 83%

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LOVED (8)

01Impressive Technic engineering for the carbonite mechanism
02Clear instructions for children
03Desirable minifigures (upgraded Boba Fett, Ugnaught)
04Depiction of rarely-seen Cloud City Bespin interior location
05No stickers; printed elements instead
06Two functional play features (lift and carbonite platform)
07Three well-designed minifigures, with the Ugnaught being a brand-new addition to the Star Wars line
08Boba Fett uses a mix of old and new parts to create a unique variant

CRITICIZED (8)

01Over-engineered mechanism provides minimal reward
02Carbonite-moving mechanism is fiddly and prone to jamming
03Technic connector pops out of channel frequently
04Set feels unfinished from the back with exposed posts and panels
05Bizarre torture-rack play feature serves no clear purpose
06Poor value: not many parts for $30 price point
07Only provides half of the octagonal platform
08Set is too small to fully capture the carbon-freezing scene; missing key characters like Lando, Leia, and Vader

What reviewers are saying

"LEGO fans have been waiting for a new Cloud City type set for the LEGO Star Wars theme for a very long time and this year we get a set that's part of the whole scene with the Carbon-Freezing Chamber."

The Brick Fan

"For their January 2016 assortment, LEGO hasn't neglected Episodes IV, V, and VI though."

The Brothers Brick

Ecosystem

UCS Slave I (75060) — Boba Fett in the Carbon-Freezing Chamber reuses legs and cape from the Slave I version. Reviewers in comments worry this newer tiny set might 'trump' the Slave I, though the reviewer notes this set should not supersede the larger, more detailed Slave I.

10123 Cloud City — 75137 is the first set to depict the interior of Cloud City on Bespin since 10123 Cloud City was released in 2003, representing a long-awaited return to this location.

75139 Battle on Takodana — Both are location-based playsets rather than vehicle-centric sets, sharing a similar design philosophy.

9516 Jabba's Palace — Shares identical Han Solo minifig and carbonite block elements from this 2012 set.

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Key Pros

✓Three well-designed minifigures, with the Ugnaught being a brand-new addition to the Star Wars line
✓Boba Fett uses a mix of old and new parts to create a unique variant
✓Attractive color usage with black and trans-orange elements

Key Cons

✕Set is too small to fully capture the carbon-freezing scene; missing key characters like Lando, Leia, and Vader
✕Some play features lack clear purpose or function (elevator, hinged platform for Han)

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"For their January 2016 assortment, LEGO hasn't neglected Episodes IV, V, and VI though."

Key Pros

✓Impressive Technic engineering for the carbonite mechanism
✓Clear instructions for children
✓Desirable minifigures (upgraded Boba Fett, Ugnaught)

Key Cons

✕Over-engineered mechanism provides minimal reward
✕Carbonite-moving mechanism is fiddly and prone to jamming

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Value drivers

The Brick Fan: The new Ugnaught minifigure is a significant draw, particularly for collectors seeking to build expanded Carbon-Freezing Chamber scenes.

The Brothers Brick: Ugnaught (exclusive to this set), and upgraded Boba Fett for those needing the newer version.

Exclusivity

The Brick Fan: Wide retail (2016 standard Star Wars theme release). Minifigures are theme-exclusive but not store-exclusive.

The Brothers Brick: Location-based set with exclusive Ugnaught minifig. Wide retail expected (Amazon, LEGO Shop, Target).

Resale

The Brick Fan: Likely stable with modest appreciation; not positioned as a premium investment piece given its size and scope.

The Brothers Brick: No expectation for strong aftermarket value given the set's mixed reception and replaceable elements.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Boba Fett - Pauldron Cloth with Dark Orange Stripe Pattern

$19

Ugnaught

Han Solo in Carbonite

Han Solo

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Black and trans-orange elements used in stairs
Reviewer praised the color usage, noting the combination is appealing and not commonly seen together.
Carbonite piece
Moulded piece showing Han's outline being frozen in carbonite on the front and handles on the back. Used to recreate the iconic freezing scene from Empire Strikes Back.
Boba Fett new torso
New printing similar to Slave I version but without arm printing, making it technically a new variant for the character.
A-shaped wedge plates
Four of these are included to achieve the octagonal structure of the carbon-freezing platform using hinge plates and extensive A-shaped wedges.
Trans-orange pieces
Plenty available in the set, useful for MOCs like volcanoes.
2×2 tile with aurebesh LOCK text and computer controls
Printed decorated element (not a sticker) with computer control imagery.