
"A BrickScore of 57.6 puts the 2018 Mos Eisley Cantina in Skip It territory: the minifigures are genuinely excellent, especially the long-awaited Wuher bartender, but the set is smaller than its 2014 predecessor at the same $39.99 price, and the LEGO.com owner value score of 2.97 out of 5 confirms what critics said plainly: the price is not justified by the content."
The 2018 Mos Eisley Cantina earned a BrickScore of 57.6, placing it in the Skip It tier, with expert and owner sentiment sharply divided. Critics consistently flagged the set as overpriced for its size, calling it a smaller, less impressive repeat of the 2014 version at the same $39.99 price. Yet Amazon buyers rated it 4.8 out of 5 across 231 reviews, while LEGO.com buyers were notably cooler at 3.28 across 23 reviews, and only 65% of LEGO.com respondents said they would recommend it, with value for money scoring just 2.97 out of 5.
Where they split: The owner/critic split here is significant and worth noting. Amazon buyers rated this 4.8 out of 5, suggesting casual gifters and Star Wars fans were satisfied. However, LEGO.com buyers who sought it out deliberately scored it just 3.28 and only 65% recommended it, with value for money at 2.97. Expert critics and more engaged buyers consistently cited the price-to-size ratio as a clear failure, even while enjoying the minifigures.
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Unlock with Collector or Reseller"I think Lego needs to stop straight up they need to stop making small miniature vignette MOS Le Cantina sets just put the the idea away for a few years and then come back with a UCS mle Cantina because these things just …"
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Brickset Reviews"I think Lego needs to stop straight up they need to stop making small miniature vignette MOS Le Cantina sets just put the the idea away for a few years and then come back with a UCS mle Cantina because these things just don't cut it"

"Remakes are an inevitable aspect of the LEGO Star Wars range and this is not an issue in my opinion, as long as they represent an improvement over the previous set or take a distinct approach to its design. Unfortunately, 75205 Mos Eisley Cantina is not entirely successful in that regard."




Star Wars fans appreciate the minifigure selection and iconic scene recreation, but frustration over the smaller size and higher price compared to the 2014 version, plus missing Bith musicians, divides owners between collectors and those disappointed by the downgrade.
Amazon4.8
LEGO.com3.3