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Mos Eisley Cantina

Name: LEGO Mos Eisley Cantina 75290
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75290
Rating: 4.79 (2497 reviews)

74 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20203,187 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

2.5K+

Consensus

WAIT FOR SALE

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Mos Eisley Cantina earns its Recommended standing as one of the most complete Star Wars location sets ever made, with 21 minifigures (7 exclusive), a stunning modular interior, and nearly 2,500 owners rating it 4.79 out of 5; the $399.99 price is steep but the content consistently wins buyers over."

Mos Eisley Cantina (75290) is among the most celebrated Star Wars sets of 2020, built around 3,187 pieces, 21 minifigures including 7 newly introduced characters, and a modular layout that opens to reveal the full cantina interior with booths, bar, back alley, landspeeder, and flanking spaceport buildings. Owner response across 2,497 ratings averages 4.79 out of 5, with 94% recommending the set on LEGO.com, and LEGO.com buyers rated play experience at 4.74 out of 5. Expert review data from dedicated sources is not available in this batch; the synthesis draws on the 18 LEGO.com reviewer narratives which are consistently enthusiastic. The $399.99 MSRP is the one recurring note of hesitation, though most buyers concluded the content justified the investment.

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LOVED (7)

0121 minifigures including 7 new-to-LEGO characters such as the Imperial Spy, making the set a minifigure landmark
02Modular pull-apart design that opens the cantina interior for display and play equally well
03Rich interior detail across multiple booths, bar area, back door, and hidden Easter eggs throughout the build
04Two speeders and additional spaceport side buildings that flesh out the full Mos Eisley environment
05Solid and sturdy construction that survives active play without falling apart
06Minimal stickers cited multiple times as a meaningful quality-of-life improvement
07Iconic A New Hope setting that resonates deeply with long-term Star Wars fans

CRITICIZED (4)

01High price at $399.99 MSRP is a real barrier and cited in nearly every review
02Minifigures lack arm printing, considered a shortcut at this price point
03Limited room to pose minifigures at the bar when the cantina is in closed display mode
04Instruction manual's black-on-dark printing was occasionally difficult to read for some builders

What reviewers are saying

"these are both clearly awesome sets awesome display pieces with great collectibility"

DG Bricks

"oh man hey everybody welcome back to another lego star wars review man do we have an awesome set in the house today it is the most isley cantina set number 75290 ages 18 plus has 3 187 pieces and has a retail price of 35…"

Solid Brix Studios

"It's rare that I acknowledge up front in a review how excited I was personally about a forthcoming LEGO set. But I am, because my favorite planet in the Star Wars universe is still Tatooine, and my favorite place on the …"

The Brothers Brick

Ecosystem

75222 Betrayal at Cloud City — Betrayal at Cloud City has 21 Minifigures with only 7 unique whereas Cantina has 21 Minifigures with 9 unique, giving Cantina better unique figure diversity

Assault on Hoth — comparable UCS/master builder series set for aftermarket evaluation

Ewok Village (2011) — comparable large-scale set for aftermarket evaluation

2014 Mos Eisley Cantina Set — Significant improvement with more exclusive aliens and better minifigure selection

Star WarsTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

WAIT FOR SALE

DG Bricks

Expert Video Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"these are both clearly awesome sets awesome display pieces with great collectibility"

Key Pros

✓9 unique minifigures out of 21 (vs 7 for Betrayal at Cloud City)
✓iconic scene unlikely to be remade at this scale and detail
✓combination display and playable set

Key Cons

✕price increased to $400, limiting discounts
✕lacks iconic high-value minifigures like Boba Fett or rare Lando variant

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Solid Brix Studios

Expert Video Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Extreme modularity - nearly every section is removable and reconfigurable
✓Abundance of 21 minifigures
✓Multiple exclusive new alien character sculpts

Key Cons

✕Open roof design allows dust accumulation rather than full enclosure
✕Chewbacca cannot fit in booth seating due to mold constraints

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The Brothers Brick

Expert Video Source

WAIT FOR SALE

Key Pros

✓New V-35 Courier landspeeder with excellent building techniques
✓Seven brand-new alien characters, including long-overdue Ponda Baba and Dr. Evazan
✓Highly detailed, accurate recreation of cantina interior from A New Hope

Key Cons

✕Speculative non-canon out-buildings feel like padding to justify $350 price
✕Ubrikkian landspeeder identical to 2018 version except for minor improvements

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

Investment score 80

Buy now (2)Wait for sale (1)

Value drivers

DG Bricks: diverse alien and bounty hunter minifigures; if even one or two unique figures gains demand, can significantly increase set value

Solid Brix Studios: Imperial Spy (Gand/Garden Dan) - long-awaited minifigure that reviewer has wanted since LEGO Star Wars Complete Saga video game. Also Labria, Ponda Baba, Dr. Evazan, and Her'chak Calfas variants are exclusive to this set.

Exclusivity

DG Bricks: wide retail, but unlikely to be remade at current scale

Solid Brix Studios: LEGO exclusive set. Master Builder series. Multiple exclusive minifigure variants not available elsewhere.

Resale

DG Bricks: positive aftermarket growth; it looks like people are consistently willing to pay $500 $550 or $600 for this set

Solid Brix Studios: Strong aftermarket value expected due to exclusive minifigures and high minifig count. The imperial spy minifigure alone is a major draw for fans wanting this specific character.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (19)

Garindan

$34

Momaw Nadon

$27

Sandtrooper (Enlisted) - Dual Molded Helmet, Black Pauldron, Ammo Pouch, Dirt Stains, Survival Backpack, Frown

$26

Labria (Kardue'sai'Malloc)

$26

Ponda Baba

$25

Sandtrooper Squad Leader (Captain) - Dual Molded Helmet, Orange Pauldron, Ammo Pouch, Dirt Stains, Survival Backpack, Frown

$24

Kabe

$18

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

$15

Standout parts (per reviewers)

alien mold varietiesValue
some interesting Cantina populace some bounty hunters a lot of interesting alien molds here
New molded Labria horn pieceValue
Brand new mold for the character's distinctive head feature.
New Gand/Imperial Spy head wrap piece
Unique molded piece that wraps around standard minifigure head - unique to Star Wars theme, different from other LEGO themes.
New Ponda Baba head moldValue
First time getting this character in LEGO form with custom sculpt.
New Kagas/Kabe torso print and miniature legs
Exclusive torso print and new use of miniature legs for this alien character.
Her'chak Calfas (Cow Fast) tan head variant on Bossk moldValue
New color variant of existing mold with new torso print and gunmetal gray legs.

What Owners Say · summarized from 60 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise this set's incredible detail, abundant minifigures, and iconic display value, but the high price and occasional quality control issues (missing pieces, damaged boxes) are genuine frustrations.

COMMON PRAISE

+Exceptional minifigure selection (21 figs with rare/exclusive characters)
+Stunning detail and movie accuracy that captures the iconic cantina scene
+Modular, playable design with fun features like the Han-Greedo ejector seat
+Rewarding, lengthy build experience with smart design and Easter eggs

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Premium pricing makes it feel expensive even though value is defensible
−Quality control issues including missing pieces, misaligned stickers, and damaged shipping boxes
−Instructions occasionally unclear or have physical defects
−Scale feels slightly off for minifigures in some areas

minifigure abundancemovie authenticitydisplay centerpiecepremium price tagquality inconsistencies

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

1,995 reviews

93%