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Rathtar Escape

Name: LEGO Rathtar Escape 75180
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75180
Rating: 4.7 (189 reviews)

72 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2017836 pcsHigh agreement · 100%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

189

Consensus

WAIT FOR SALE

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Rathtar Escape delivers a standout minifigure lineup including the first-ever Bala-Tik and exclusive Guavian Death Gang Enforcers, earning a BrickScore of 72 (Recommended), though expert reviewers consistently noted the $79.99 price tag pushed value into uncomfortable territory for what the corridor build itself offers."

Rathtar Escape (75180) lands as a solid but uneven Force Awakens set where the minifigures are nearly universally celebrated while the value proposition and play mechanics drew sustained criticism from expert reviewers. JANG's LEGO Reviews and Brickset both scored it at 72, aligning with the BrickScore of 72.0, while LEGO.com owners rated it 4.7 out of 5 with 100% recommending it. The split between enthusiastic owner ratings and more measured expert scores is real: critics focused on price and mechanical limitations that casual buyers tended to overlook.

Where they split: Expert reviewers scored the set at 72 while LEGO.com owners gave it 4.7 out of 5 with 100% recommending it. Critics focused on the high price relative to play content and the missing third Rathtar; casual buyers largely praised the figures and play features without weighting those same concerns. Brickset recommended waiting for a sale while owner ratings suggest buyers at full price were satisfied.

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LOVED (8)

01Exceptional minifigures, particularly the first-ever Bala-Tik and Guavian Death Gang Enforcer variants with a new detailed helmet mould and metallic dark red printing
02Updated Han Solo with new facial expressions and scruffy appearance accurate to The Force Awakens
03Best version of Chewbacca released at the time, with intricate fur detailing
04Modular connection system using both clip-on-bar and Technic pin attachments, allowing custom configuration and expansion
05Brick-built Rathtars that can hold minifigures in their mouths and have decent posability
06Transparent orange panels around the containment cells providing good visibility
07Functional bulkhead blast door and trapdoor mechanics
08Highly detailed prison cell with film-accurate recreation

CRITICIZED (7)

01High price point ($79.99 for 836 pieces at $0.096 per piece) felt steep relative to the content, particularly the limited play space in the corridor structure
02Only two Rathtars included; the film features three, a missed opportunity noted by multiple reviewers
03Bulkhead door does not close dramatically enough to convincingly trap the Rathtar
04Trapdoor mechanism can be stiff and difficult to set correctly, especially removing the Rathtar through the cage doorway
05Corridor structure offers limited realistic posing space on the lower level unless figures are seated
06Scene choice considered less iconic than other Force Awakens moments, limiting play versatility
07Key characters from the scene (Rey, Finn, BB-8) not included, requiring supplemental purchases

What reviewers are saying

"The minifigures and Rathtars are excellent, as is the prison cell, while the rest of the set provides a nice, albeit unremarkable, backdrop to the action."

Brickset Reviews

"I definitely think that the Minifigs in this set are the biggest draws of the set"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

75105 Millennium Falcon — The reviewer notes that major characters from this scene missing in 75180 (Rey, Finn, BB-8, Tasu Leech, Crokind Shand) can be supplied from 75105 Millennium Falcon if you already own it, suggesting the two sets complement each other and could be combined for a more complete scene.

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By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

WAIT FOR SALE

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"The minifigures and Rathtars are excellent, as is the prison cell, while the rest of the set provides a nice, albeit unremarkable, backdrop to the action."

Key Pros

✓Excellent minifigures with outstanding detail and accuracy
✓First appearances of Bala-Tik and Guavian Security Soldiers
✓Updated Han Solo with new expressions and scruffy appearance

Key Cons

✕High price point (£84.99 UK / $79.99 US) relative to content
✕Only two Rathtars included instead of three

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

"I definitely think that the Minifigs in this set are the biggest draws of the set"

Key Pros

✓Good amount of configurability with two modular connection systems
✓Efficient parts usage
✓Good access to most play spaces

Key Cons

✕Some play spaces could have been larger for more realistic scenarios
✕Not enough room to pose weapons in drawn position when using hatch action feature

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Han Solo with exclusive Force Awakens attire and new head expressions; Chewbacca with updated detailed appearance; first-appearance Bala-Tik and Guavian Security Soldiers with new helmet mould

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Botic and exclusive Guavian Death Gang enforcer variants

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail release

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Wide retail

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Likely to have decent aftermarket value due to minifigure exclusivity, though the reviewer's recommendation to wait for price reductions suggests initial pricing may limit immediate collector appeal.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Bala-Tik

$19

Han Solo, Old

$15

Guavian Security Soldier

Chewbacca - Medium Nougat Fur

Standout parts (per reviewers)

New Guavian Security Soldier helmetValue
Completely new mould with circular broadcasting and sensor dish at centre and flexible tubing around neck, moulded as single component.
New 2x6 slope in tan
Introduced in this set though reviewer questions its necessity given other lengths already exist.
Octagonal plate for Rathtar mouth
Features eight teeth that can be opened and closed to reveal a red 2x2 plate in centre.
Orange 1x1 round tiles
Represent sensor orbs on Rathtar skin, though reviewer notes there should be more across the creature's body.
Reddish brown and black whips
Form small tentacles around Rathtar mouth, flexible but revert to natural shape.
Technic liftarms and clips
Used throughout for play mechanisms and modular assembly system.

What Owners Say · summarized from 11 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners consistently praise the exclusive minifigures, clever Rathtar builds, and modular play features, but many note the high price limits overall value.

COMMON PRAISE