Death Star Escape

"Death Star Escape earns its Mixed Reviews tier as a set whose minifigures outperform the model itself. The ANH Princess Leia and new Stormtrooper helmet are the reasons to buy; the scene recreation is serviceable but limited in both display appeal and play depth, earning a BrickScore of 67.9 across four expert sources, even as 583 owners rate it 4.78 out of 5."

Four expert sources converge on a mixed-to-decent verdict for 75229 Death Star Escape: the minifigures, especially the affordable ANH Princess Leia and the new dual-molded Stormtrooper helmet, are the clearest draw, while the set itself is a modest scene recreation that leans more toward display than active play. JANG and Brothers Brick both flag limited movie accuracy and constrained play value, while Brickset and Rebrickable are warmer on the clever mechanisms and efficient use of its small footprint. Owner ratings tell a sharply different story: 583 buyers average 4.78 out of 5, with 83% saying they would recommend it, which is notably more enthusiastic than the expert consensus that earned a BrickScore of 67.9.

Where they split: Owners are substantially more positive than experts: a 4.78 average across 583 ratings versus a 67.9 BrickScore from four expert sources. Among experts, Rebrickable lists no cons at all and rates it a solid scene recreation, while Brothers Brick is notably harsher on movie accuracy and play limitations. The new Stormtrooper helmet is also a point of disagreement: Brickset notes fan controversy over the design change while JANG and Rebrickable treat it as a straightforward improvement.