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Mos Eisley Cantina

Name: LEGO Mos Eisley Cantina 75205
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75205
Rating: 4.66 (254 reviews)

58 · SKIP ITINVESTMENT GRADE: B2018376 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

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Synthesized Verdict

"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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LOVED (7)

01Four well-detailed minifigures including new versions of Han Solo and Greedo, the first-ever Wuher bartender figure, and a finely printed Sandtrooper with shoulder pauldron and backpack
02Fun Han-shot-first play feature with lever that flips minifigures from the booth
03Glow-in-the-dark centerpiece element
04Sliding entry door adds interactive detail
05Inclusion of the Ubrikkian 9000 pod as a bonus vehicle
06Three distinct interior areas: bar, entrance, and seating alcove with good detailing in small space
07Combines well with the 2014 Cantina set to form a larger display

CRITICIZED (6)

01Significantly overpriced at $39.99 for the content, with many reviewers calling it worth closer to $25 to $35
02Noticeably smaller than the 2014 version while sharing the same retail price
03Feels like a smaller copy of the predecessor rather than a meaningful iteration
04No cantina band musicians included, a frequent wish from reviewers
05Sticker sheet is loose in the box and crumples easily
06Ubrikkian 9000 vehicle heavy with stickers and not widely recognized from the film

What reviewers are saying

"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 …"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"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…"

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Previous Mos Eisley Cantina sets (earlier versions) — Bar vignette is the best bar version achieved so far, minifigures are most detailed/accurate modern versions, but the overall product approach remains problematic.

UCS Hoth (hypothetical UCS Mos Eisley Cantina) — Reviewer argues this set should have been a larger UCS-scale collector product instead: 'I think the fan Community now deserves a collector edition mosias Le Cantina even if it'll be kind of a you know UCS Hoth sort of deal where it won't be a full structure.'

75052 Mos Eisley Cantina (2014) — The 2018 version is not entirely successful as a remake. While the seating alcove is more detailed and Wuher is a welcome addition, the older 75052 model remains superior overall. The 2014 set included a Modal Nodes band, domed roof, and other features absent here. However, 75052 is no longer available, making 75205 a necessary replacement option if this specific set is desired. The reviewer recommends waiting for a discount on 75205 rather than paying full price.

4501 Mos Eisley Cantina (2004) — The 2004 version included arm printing on Greedo, which the 2018 version lacks. The reviewer notes this detail was present 'particularly since the figure from 2004's 4501 Mos Eisley Cantina did include printing on the arms,' suggesting a regression in minifigure detail.

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Key Pros

✓First official Wuher bartender minifigure, long-awaited by fans
✓Modern Han Solo and Greedo minifigures with excellent printing and new hair mold
✓Glow-in-the-dark lamp piece adds visual interest

Key Cons

✕Overall scale and approach inappropriate for target adult collector audience
✕Three separate small vignettes feel fragmented and incomplete

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Key Pros

✓Wuher minifigure is a welcome first appearance in the Mos Eisley Cantina sets
✓Updated Greedo with enhanced detail and more accurate belt placement
✓Glow-in-the-dark lamp is a unique feature not seen in previous cantina sets and works beautifully

Key Cons

✕Price is too high for the amount of content: £44.99 UK / $39.99 US feels expensive for this set's size
✕Inferior overall design compared to 2014 predecessor 75052 Mos Eisley Cantina

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Value drivers

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Wuher bartender - first official version ever made, long-awaited by collectors. Reviewer explicitly warns: 'I fear that there will be a fair number of folks who will buy this set just to get this figure.'

Brickset Reviews: Wuher (new to the Cantina line) and Han Solo in famous smuggling attire (only second appearance) are the primary minifigure value drivers.

Exclusivity

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Likely wide retail LEGO release

Brickset Reviews: Standard retail release. The set became a Toys R Us exclusive in some regions at higher pricing (e.g., 50€ in some European markets). Not a limited-run exclusive in primary markets.

Resale

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Price likely to decrease as initial hype settles. Minifigure value may hold secondary market interest, particularly Wuher.

Brickset Reviews: Not explicitly stated, but the reviewer's recommendation to wait for discounts and comments about the set being overpriced suggest weak resale potential initially. The minifigures, especially Wuher, may hold value better than the set as a whole.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Sandtrooper (Sergeant) - White Pauldron, Ammo Pouch, Dirt Stains, Survival Backpack

$45

Greedo - Medium Nougat Vest, Belt on Legs and Torso, Medium Azure Legs

$15

Han Solo - Black Vest with Pockets over Tan Shirt with Dark Tan Creases, Dark Blue Legs with Belts, Wavy Hair

Wuher

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Glow-in-the-dark stud pieces
Used in booth lamp to create glow effect. Reviewer notes: 'lights up pretty nicely makes for a nice little bit of of glow if you can get it fully charged.'
Clear 2x2 round brick base piece
Used as 'cheater' stabilizer base for speeder. Reviewer praises as major improvement: 'Far Cry from what they used to do you know in the old days they would just put the strut pieces there and then they would just fall off easily but this is much more secure.'
Printed console piece
Standard minifigure-scale console used multiple times across bar and speeder. Described as 'just standard printed console that we've gotten quite a number of times up to this point.'
Stickers for speeder
Reviewer notes: 'this thing does use quite a few stickers as you see going all around but I think those are pretty important.'
Glow-in-the-dark 1x1 round plate and 1x1 round tile
Used in the cylindrical table lamp which glows in the dark. Reviewer praises LEGO's recent glow-in-the-dark elements for working well and beautifully capturing the cantina's mysterious atmosphere. Spare pieces included to build almost another matching lamp.
Pearl gold dispenser pipes
Unique curved elements behind the bar counter that closely replicate the source material architecture.

What Owners Say · summarized from 23 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

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.

COMMON PRAISE

+Excellent and unique minifigure selection, especially Han and Greedo
+Iconic scene with fun play features like launching couch action and who-shot-first debate
+Glow-in-the-dark centerpiece and light-up table element adds appeal
+Finally includes Wuher/bartender and Mos Eisley owner in minifigure form

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Significantly smaller and less content than the 2014 version for minimal price difference
−Missing Bith band musicians from the original scene, major omission for cantina set
−Price is too high for the size and piece count relative to other sets
−Confusing inclusion of unrelated Ubrikkian pod ship instead of band

Minifigure quality high, scene iconicDownsized vs 2014 originalMissing key characters and bandPrice concerns and value debateEasy build, good for display

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