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Homing Spider Droid

Name: LEGO Homing Spider Droid 75142
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75142
Rating: 4.6 (10 reviews)

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"The Homing Spider Droid scores a BrickScore of 78 and is genuinely recommended at its original retail price, with a stable poseable design and a strong Clone Wars minifigure lineup led by the Kashyyyk Clone Trooper. However, reviewers are clear that the set's steep aftermarket premium of $170 to $200 is not justified when individual figures can be sourced separately."

The Homing Spider Droid (75142) earns a Recommended verdict with a BrickScore of 78, and both expert reviewers agree it represents a meaningful improvement over the 2013 version that it replaced, with JANG specifically praising the dramatically improved leg stability as a redemptive redesign. Owner response is positive at 4.6 out of 5 across 10 LEGO.com ratings, with 93 percent saying they would recommend it. The one sharp caveat: at current aftermarket prices of $170 to $200, Five Lonely Clones says it is not worth buying secondhand.

Where they split: JANG frames the redesign as a genuine success and a clear improvement over the embarrassing 2013 version. Five Lonely Clones is more measured, calling it filler content released too soon after its predecessor with insufficient differentiation. Both agree the minifigures are the set's strongest asset.

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LOVED (6)

01Significantly improved leg stability compared to the 2013 predecessor; legs hold poses without tipping
02Imposing height and scale that reads convincingly as a large battle droid relative to minifigures
03Strong minifigure lineup: Yoda (olive green version), Kashyyyk Clone Trooper (Phase 2), and Battle Droids
04Multiple poseable leg joints and a laser cannon with good range of motion
05Stud-launching shooting features well-integrated into the design
06Nice mechanical aesthetic with exposed Technic connections that suit the droid's industrial appearance

CRITICIZED (4)

01Feels incremental: only three years after the 2013 version with changes reviewers describe as evolutionary rather than transformative
02Exposed Technic holes visible on the sides, though one reviewer accepts this as consistent with a mechanical aesthetic
03Lightsaber blade included with Yoda assessed as slightly too long
04Value for money aspect consensus scores just 25, likely reflecting the steep aftermarket premium relative to what the set offers at $30 original retail

What reviewers are saying

"this one doesn't have those problems so I feel like Lego has has really been able to overcome the the embarrassment of that previous version with just simple modifications and this now is the way it should be"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"I wasn't really expecting the set to be worth more than maybe a hundred dollars but much to my surprise it is worth a lot more than I expected"

Five Lonely Clones

Ecosystem

LEGO Star Wars Homing Spider Droid (2013) — The 2016 version successfully corrects major design flaws from the 2013 predecessor. The original would fall over with minimal leg manipulation due to poor stability; the 2016 redesign fixed leg stability with simple modifications. While most parts remain part-for-part identical, the 2016 version is the proper version that should have been released originally. Features new shooting mechanisms and refined details. Jang states the previous version was 'not an acceptable thing in the form that it was released' and holds firm to that assessment.

75019 (2013 Homing Spider Droid) — Reviewer states the 2013 version has better minifigures (stately and phase one clone troopers vs phase 2 clone trooper and Yoda) and was more necessary. They recommend the 2013 version as a better purchase at the same secondary market price: 'if you want a spider joint that bad I would get the 2013 version because it's going for the same price and it has better Minifigures anyways'

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BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

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Key Pros

✓Dramatically improved stability compared to 2013 version
✓Legs stay in place and can be posed without tipping
✓Good minifigure selection including Yoda and Kashyyyk Clone Trooper

Key Cons

✕Exposed Technic holes visible on sides (though reviewer accepts this for mechanical aesthetic)
✕Lightsaber blade may be slightly too long

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Five Lonely Clones

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"I wasn't really expecting the set to be worth more than maybe a hundred dollars but much to my surprise it is worth a lot more than I expected"

Key Pros

✓poseable legs with multiple joints
✓unique design compared to other Star Wars sets
✓good laser cannon with range of motion

Key Cons

✕feels like filler—only 3 years after the 2013 version with minimal changes
✕minifigure lineup not significant enough to justify the purchase

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Value drivers

Five Lonely Clones: Phase 2 41st Elite Clone Trooper (estimated $17-20 value on secondary market)

Exclusivity

Five Lonely Clones: The Phase 2 41st Elite Clone Trooper is a draw (previously available in the 2014 Kashyyyk Troopers Battle Pack).

Resale

Five Lonely Clones: Strong aftermarket value; the set currently commands $170-200 despite its recent retirement (July 31, 2017), well above the original $30 retail price.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Clone Trooper, 41st Elite Corps (Phase 2) - Kashyyyk Camouflage, Scowl

$19

Dwarf Spider Droid

$12

Yoda - Olive Green, Open Robe with Large Creases

$11

Battle Droid - Tan, Angled Arm and Straight Arm

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Foil antenna piece with fencing sword
Updated from previous version's lever piece; stays upright better and is easier to keep straight
Six-stud shooter mechanism
New action feature not available in 2013 version; activated from back, shoots studs one by one
Single-stud shooter on walker head
Action feature added to updated walker component
Ball joint for head
Allows head rotation up/down and side-to-side for animation
Gatling gun on the bottom of the droid
The only design difference from the 2013 version; reviewer notes they like the laser cannons with tubes that wrap around them

What Owners Say · summarized from 10 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the set for its excellent minifigure lineup (especially Yoda), good value, improved design over earlier versions, and prequel/Clone Wars appeal, but note the build lacks detail and can be wobbly despite structural improvements.

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